BENEFICIAL Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

beneficial

adjective

ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl

Definition of beneficial

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 According to Goble the potential for beneficial snowfall is generally stronger in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 But even potentially beneficial debt, or debt taken on for necessary expenses, can become a financial burden. — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Relocate Leaf Litter and Wood Piles Leaf litter, wood piles, and other yard debris offer shelter not only to pests but also to beneficial insects and wildlife. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 So, in what practical scenarios is a jumping robot beneficial? — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beneficial

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Adjective

Liu, who is not involved in the pope’s care, said that, of the different types of lung cancers, adenocarcinoma has the most favorable prognosis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Subscription creep can sneak up on you, so having a tool that keeps them all in one place can be helpful.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Though Netflix is profitable, analysts say the company hasn’t produced enough hits and are skeptical of its plans to grow its subscriber base.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The maiden sale proves that cleaner copper is a profitable, commercially viable reality.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026