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
The actress, model, and singer portrayed the altruistic dreamer Lani McKenzie on season 8 of the action series, which centered on the exploits of a group of Los Angeles County lifeguards.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
To Vincent, Harris was the ideal example of what an altruistic man ought to be.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Pledges to give it all away A good friend of philanthropist Michael Milken who has raised billions of dollars for cancer research, Ellison believes the road to bliss is altruistic giving.
—Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
More than just an altruistic line in its mission statement, the Cincinnati Zoo walks the partnership walk.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
To Vincent, Harris was the ideal example of what an altruistic man ought to be.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Pledges to give it all away A good friend of philanthropist Michael Milken who has raised billions of dollars for cancer research, Ellison believes the road to bliss is altruistic giving.
—Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
More than just an altruistic line in its mission statement, the Cincinnati Zoo walks the partnership walk.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruistic
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These are not philanthropic gestures.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based in Ooltewah, Tenn., the Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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That’s more than what Harvesters raises in charitable donations for an entire year, officials said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
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CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Angel Ball honors individuals who have made significant humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to cancer research.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Another Israeli source told CNN that any response would be coordinated with the United States, adding that Israel was also considering restricting the flow of humanitarian aid, but Washington opposes such a step.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sandy Claws Santa Claus, or Sandy Claws in Halloween Town, is a benevolent figure who loves to give cheer to everyone.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Altruistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruistic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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