as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
I'm not being altruistic in giving you these books, since I was going to have to lug them with me if you hadn't come along
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Recent Examples of altruistic
Foreign aid may seem like a distant, altruistic and excessive expense, while domestically Americans struggle with rising costs and housing shortages.
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Special To The Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025
Fielder began Season 2 by framing his mission as an altruistic exercise, intended to help the people who drive and use air travel.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
In fact, 2019 research from Personality and Individual Differences notes that choosing an altruistic partner — someone who genuinely cares about your well-being without expecting anything in return — is a smart, successful mate choice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The study challenges assumptions about non-human animals’ ability to provide altruistic care, write the authors.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Special To The Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025
Fielder began Season 2 by framing his mission as an altruistic exercise, intended to help the people who drive and use air travel.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 May 2025
In fact, 2019 research from Personality and Individual Differences notes that choosing an altruistic partner — someone who genuinely cares about your well-being without expecting anything in return — is a smart, successful mate choice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The study challenges assumptions about non-human animals’ ability to provide altruistic care, write the authors.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for altruistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruistic
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors, the key takeaway is that tax tools should serve philanthropic intent, not drive it.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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“Altruistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruistic. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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