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
This background has been beneficial, particularly when writing how-to articles on photo editing for MakeUseOf.com.
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
One study even shows that doing small quick exercises, such as a 10-to-15-minute walk after meals, over one long workout might be more beneficial to reducing the chances of heart disease.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.
—Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
One study even shows that doing small quick exercises, such as a 10-to-15-minute walk after meals, over one long workout might be more beneficial to reducing the chances of heart disease.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.
—Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficial
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, our friends at the Cut have put together a helpful guide to helping wildfire victims.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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But even many of the people who are dealing with some degree of the disorder, end up finding ways to cope and manage by adapting helpful tips and techniques that have often been suggested by a mental health professional.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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His ratings have been profitable 52% of the time, delivering an average return of 19.2%.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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The takeaway from these conversations to me is that companies will continue to pursue profitable climate initiatives in face of Trump, even if some of them no longer frame them as climate initiatives.—
Justin Worland/Davos,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficial. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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