1
as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something
the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship
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as in helpful
providing service or assistance
the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying
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Recent Examples of conducive
The retired justice suggested that identity politics, or characterizing a person by their partisan affiliation, is not conducive to democracy and civil discourse.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
This chaotic environment is not conducive to the deep focus or creative problem-solving that drives growth.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form over the weekend as the system moves westward to west-northwestward.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Many kickoff times are midweek are not conducive to normal soccer games, and are at noon and 3 p.m., when many American fans are working.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
This chaotic environment is not conducive to the deep focus or creative problem-solving that drives growth.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Environmental conditions are expected to be conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form over the weekend as the system moves westward to west-northwestward.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Many kickoff times are midweek are not conducive to normal soccer games, and are at noon and 3 p.m., when many American fans are working.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
Adjective
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s where a large mirror display can be helpful in an open floor space: to set off a bar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Whey protein contains branched-chain amino acids, which are beneficial for muscle growth and recovery.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 July 2025
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Peanut butter, in moderation, is a great source of protein and healthy fats like vitamins B and E, which can be beneficial for your dog’s muscles, skin, coat and eyes.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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There's no doubt that fanny packs are useful travel bags, but they’re not always considered to be the most fashion-forward option.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The Pixel 9 Pro XL produces great photos that capture outstanding, clear details, and the generative AI app, Pixel Studio, is a fun and useful creative tool.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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“Conducive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducive. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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