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
Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities.
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Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefic
Adjective
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Such an agreement might also include other provisions aimed at removing regulatory barriers that often impose huge impediments to mutually beneficial transactions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Getting more of those balls into the air would be beneficial.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite containing oats and having very low calories, Oshman said this drink doesn't have enough protein—which is helpful for weight loss—or fat to serve as a meal replacement and keep you full.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Practices such as yoga, qigong and tai chi are helpful, too.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Benefic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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