beneficiary
noun
a person or group that receives benefits, profits, or advantages.
beneficiaries
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pluralof beneficiary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Using a tag-along provision secured during the sale to Walter, the five Buss siblings hope to maximize value for all six beneficiaries, including Jeanie, the new filing reports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
One-third of beneficiaries reviewed their options for less than an hour, and four in 10 reviewed for an hour or more, the poll found.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
The open-enrollment period is an important time for all beneficiaries, even those satisfied with their insurance plans.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Still, shares fell, showing how lofty expectations from AI beneficiaries have become.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
It was a healthy symbiotic relationship, for the Research Corporation would function as Berkeley’s patent agent, and the university would become one of the corporation’s most important beneficiaries.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
