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beneficent

[buh-nef-uh-suhnt] / bəˈnɛf ə sənt /


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At the other end, three nuns from Chicago quietly chatter, favoring passers-by with beneficent smiles.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

I want to have the greatest beneficent impact on the largest number of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

A communal vision is the beneficent goal of “A Transparent Musical.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2023

While that guidance may sound beneficent for the web at large, it’s also influenced by Google’s self-interest.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2023

Everything important to the farm was under the care of a beneficent power, never conceived of as having a definite shape.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton