BENEFIC Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

benefic

adjective

bə-ˈne-fik

Definition of benefic

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 This would be equivalent to a cosmic blessing on your public image, compliments of the benefic planets. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

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Put Hill’s connection with the Chiefs aside from a moment and even still the signing would be beneficial for a team that still has Super Bowl aspirations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Most high risk drugs have a narrow range of a beneficial dose, and concentrations beyond this can cause significant harm to the patient.

— Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of beneficial

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And because Alta sits at a higher elevation in the Wasatch, a favorable shift in the storm track could quickly turn the season around.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Among his party, Fetterman is performing even worse, with 69% of Democrats having an unfavorable opinion of the senator compared to 13% who have a favorable opinion.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorable

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Seek out additional resources Looking into additional resources such as food banks, SNAP or hardship help programs in your area can be helpful, Rathner said.

— Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Much of the staff has worked here for years; everyone who helped us was remarkably knowledgeable and helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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