as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
one of the most healthful forms of exercise is a brisk walk
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Recent Examples of healthful
Along with a clean and healthful environment, the Montana Constitution also grants rights to pursuing life’s basic necessities, protecting liberties and protecting property.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
People’s lives today lack diets of healthful whole foods, clean water, regular exercise, and adequate sunlight.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Cookbook author and recipe developer Stella Drivas is known for her indulgent but healthful recipes, most notably two-ingredient vegetable chips.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
People’s lives today lack diets of healthful whole foods, clean water, regular exercise, and adequate sunlight.
—Kevin Reutenauer, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Cookbook author and recipe developer Stella Drivas is known for her indulgent but healthful recipes, most notably two-ingredient vegetable chips.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthful
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Potential Risks Okra water is generally safe for most healthy adults.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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But Prasad and Makary say the studies are needed to provide evidence that annual shots for healthy younger Americans are evidence-based.—
Michael Erman,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Final Thoughts If Chianti Classico once lived in the shadow of its own stereotypes—rustic or simple, a table wine for casual occasions—its best wines today reflect something far more compelling.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Healthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthful. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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