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
The trade was beneficial for the Royals.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Using ground covers to manage weeds in these systems can be highly beneficial.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The front will also bring some beneficial rain to the South, where drought has reached extreme levels in every state.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
By eliminating middlemen from the process, the brand brings these innovative products directly to consumers in a highly beneficial way.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Using ground covers to manage weeds in these systems can be highly beneficial.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The front will also bring some beneficial rain to the South, where drought has reached extreme levels in every state.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
By eliminating middlemen from the process, the brand brings these innovative products directly to consumers in a highly beneficial way.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
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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
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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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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The low-cost carrier, which has struggled to remain profitable since the emergence of COVID-19, once operated hundreds of flights a day and employed some 17,000 people.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Airlines have been raising baggage fees, adding fuel surcharges, particularly on international award travel, and cutting less profitable routes, which reduces the number of available seats.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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