as in generosity
feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
charitable acts motivated purely by altruism In one final act of altruism, she donated almost all of her money to the hospital.
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Recent Examples of altruism
Perhaps most importantly, researchers need to rethink how altruism is understood.
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Stylianos Syropoulos, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
What are some pop culture examples of altruism?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
This isn’t just about altruism, though.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Stylianos Syropoulos, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
What are some pop culture examples of altruism?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
This isn’t just about altruism, though.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
Noun
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home and collection were simply stunning, and her generosity in hosting a private viewing for our Women’s Fund gave us rare, unrushed time with the work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In total, more than 3,200 music professionals have been reached through direct financial assistance, health and wellness services, and long-term recovery throughout the region, the charity said.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against Orlando, the Wizards shot 31 for 33, marking a season-high in makes from the charity stripe.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to his remarkable achievements in film and voiceover work, Duke dedicates himself equally to meaningful global philanthropy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The New York Times reported today that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s philanthropy, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is going all-in on AI.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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