as in favorable
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
tutoring can often be as beneficial and rewarding for the tutor as for the student receiving the help
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Recent Examples of beneficial
In both cases, however, the insurer and the consumer must work together to control spending in ways that are mutually beneficial.
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Mehb Khoja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
That would be beneficial for the Heat front office, as Herro had an up-and-down postseason run trying to lead a reconfigured rotation that rarely looked in sync against Cleveland.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
There's nothing to fear from cicadas Cicadas offer a wonderful example of a beneficial ecological system.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Research also found that in seniors (people over 65), there was an increase in beneficial microorganisms and a decrease in harmful bacteria in the guts of dog owners.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Mehb Khoja, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
That would be beneficial for the Heat front office, as Herro had an up-and-down postseason run trying to lead a reconfigured rotation that rarely looked in sync against Cleveland.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
There's nothing to fear from cicadas Cicadas offer a wonderful example of a beneficial ecological system.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Research also found that in seniors (people over 65), there was an increase in beneficial microorganisms and a decrease in harmful bacteria in the guts of dog owners.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
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The administration is sounding like mercantilists, maximizing the nation’s wealth by increasing exports and minimizing imports, essentially creating a favorable balance of trade.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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What often occurs is that teams with favorable odds to land the top pick ultimately end up settling for a later selection within the top 10.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Leaders who intend to be helpful may instead create dependency and hesitation.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This unique blend ensures that communities not only receive factual, helpful insights but also remain captivated by dynamic and compelling storytelling.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Police and fire departments have sometimes defeated disparate impact challenges over physical fitness test requirements on grounds that good fitness is essential to those jobs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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This is also a pivotal episode for Ellie and Dina, who get themselves into a good bit of trouble on their first day looking for Abby.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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About 90% of Apple’s production of the iPhone, its most profitable product, has remained in China, despite efforts to increase manufacturing elsewhere, according to financial services firm Wedbush Securities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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By the ’90s, Oprah had built an empire out of collective catharsis—crying with guests and transforming daytime TV into the world’s most profitable therapy session.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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