as in claimant
someone who inherits something when someone dies
He named his only child as the beneficiary on his life insurance policy.
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Recent Examples of beneficiary
The beginnings trace back to Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Poland, which became a halotherapy destination in the 1800s after Feliks Boczkowski studied salt's beneficiary effects on miners, according to the Salt Therapy Association.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Chris Klomp said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is mulling the feasibility of models that would either automatically enroll beneficiaries into the private form of Medicare or accountable care organizations, such as those that participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Both are named as beneficiaries of the estate.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Senior forward Isabella Matty is another beneficiary of Lujano’s playmaking and creativity.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Chris Klomp said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is mulling the feasibility of models that would either automatically enroll beneficiaries into the private form of Medicare or accountable care organizations, such as those that participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Both are named as beneficiaries of the estate.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Senior forward Isabella Matty is another beneficiary of Lujano’s playmaking and creativity.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficiary
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The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two of the claimants were complainants who gave evidence during Spacey's 2023 criminal trial in London, where the now 66-year-old actor was acquitted of all charges.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cerulli Associates estimates $105 trillion in wealth will be passed down to heirs through 2048, with $54 trillion going to spouses.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Pahlavis, in exile, were vilified, but the family still appeared duty-bound to project the image of Reza as the dynastic heir of Iranian monarchy.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The end result was a rule that has Wrike ping an assignee whenever their task is complete.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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As each assignee struggles under the weight of conscience, coercion, and fear, the darkly satirical story examines who draws society’s moral lines, who enforces them, and what happens when they are crossed under extreme pressure.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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One year later, 90% of the grantee businesses are still operating, according to the Pasadena Women’s Business Center, which also received a grant to provide technical assistance and mentorship to impacted enterprises.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The home will also need to be the grantee's primary residence, or be made available to rent once the work is complete.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Beneficiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficiary. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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