as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the belief that participation in sports has a benefic influence on a young person
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Recent Examples of benefic
This would be equivalent to a cosmic blessing on your public image, compliments of the benefic planets.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities.
—Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities.
—Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefic
Adjective
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The video titles, descriptions and opening sequences often give the illusion that the content is educational and beneficial for toddlers and preschoolers.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Basil and tomatoes share a mutually beneficial relationship.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Consider a personal loan for debt consolidation For borrowers who can't qualify for a favorable balance transfer offer or for those who would prefer a different route, debt consolidation could make more sense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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For example, some users reported an AI tool that analyzes the cost of legislation is helpful, while other reported errors with the technology.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Benefic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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