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
There are altruistic reasons to visit Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails, a Ukrainian restaurant directly facing Colfax Avenue street construction for the foreseeable future.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Although it's become controversial in recent years, the reality is that surrogacy can be an intimate, collaborative, and often altruistic process—but those characteristics of the process rarely make it into public conversations.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The alternative to appreciating the fact that one of the most listened-to artists on the planet is also a breathtaking showman with an altruistic heart is pretending that Kid Rock had the more impactful evening.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
This isn’t purely an altruistic move, Ellingham said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Although it's become controversial in recent years, the reality is that surrogacy can be an intimate, collaborative, and often altruistic process—but those characteristics of the process rarely make it into public conversations.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The alternative to appreciating the fact that one of the most listened-to artists on the planet is also a breathtaking showman with an altruistic heart is pretending that Kid Rock had the more impactful evening.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
This isn’t purely an altruistic move, Ellingham said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for altruistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruistic
Adjective
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Sampson raised well over $1 billion in philanthropic resources alongside her team — leading and closing the inaugural $100 million Unite Forever endowment campaign three years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, researchers may have an idea that is not aligned strategically with how the university is raising philanthropic funds.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Inflated charitable deduction schemes Some tax schemes encourage taxpayers to claim inflated deductions for non-cash donations, such as artwork, property or conservation easements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is a company that is outside of Minnesota and Allina is a nonprofit with Minnesota charitable assets.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As somebody who has been working to get humanitarian aid to Gaza, to me this is about saving lives, ending the nightmare.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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This is a place where humanitarian workers have frequently been detained, attacked, and killed.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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McTeigue created subtle variations on the mask so that V could look slightly more sinister or benevolent depending on the lighting.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The primary seller gets to look benevolent, having kept prices low for fans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Altruistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruistic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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