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
Previous research has shown that entertainment narratives have the power to inspire altruistic behavior, and news reports have documented instances of people who perform CPR after seeing it on screen.
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Beth Hoffman, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2026
Turning a blind eye to the misuse of taxpayer funds is extremely self-destructive to the altruistic ambitions of progressive politicians.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
One striking finding is altruistic kidney donors tend to have a larger amygdala, a part of the brain critical to processing emotions.
—Cristina Quinn, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In this case, focusing on a dress versus the altruistic work Turner is doing feels like an attempt to discredit that very noble work.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
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Beth Hoffman, The Conversation, 12 Jan. 2026
Turning a blind eye to the misuse of taxpayer funds is extremely self-destructive to the altruistic ambitions of progressive politicians.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
One striking finding is altruistic kidney donors tend to have a larger amygdala, a part of the brain critical to processing emotions.
—Cristina Quinn, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In this case, focusing on a dress versus the altruistic work Turner is doing feels like an attempt to discredit that very noble work.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruistic
Adjective
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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
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This program would create a voluntary, philanthropic pathway to fund park infrastructure and maintenance without charging people to park.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the most charitable explanation for why Congress didn't act then was that there was a suggestion that the strikes were over and done.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
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With many Palestinians living without reliable communication tools or technology, and as the humanitarian crisis persists, radio is one of the most effective ways of getting key messages out to the public.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Activists are fighting mainly on the internet for humanitarian causes — namely the dignity and protection of human life.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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At a slow, quiet and benevolent pace that blurred the lines between reality and fiction.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The North’s decisions about prisoner exchanges were based on military calculations, not benevolent concern for Black captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Altruistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruistic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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