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
An altruistic gesture representing true solidarity, or a PR move by a savvy actor?
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But the decision wasn’t entirely, or even primarily, altruistic.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Sandler, a one-time registered and politically active Republican, is conveying to his audience a traditional conservative message: A life well lived is not a solipsistic one that exalts the self but an altruistic one that places the interests of others above all else.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Yost said Cincinnati leaders might be off the hook if their goal is more altruistic than obstructive.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But the decision wasn’t entirely, or even primarily, altruistic.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Sandler, a one-time registered and politically active Republican, is conveying to his audience a traditional conservative message: A life well lived is not a solipsistic one that exalts the self but an altruistic one that places the interests of others above all else.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Yost said Cincinnati leaders might be off the hook if their goal is more altruistic than obstructive.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruistic
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My parents are deeply philanthropic people, too, from a poor West African country.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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ALL of this is a LONG way from a kid from Southfield who began his entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey leading a group of his childhood friends in a few startups including one that sold candy.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The event’s charitable partner, The Tower Foundation of Manhasset, supports educational programs at Manhasset public schools.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The plan envisions a reconstructed strip supported principally by regional players that could stabilize the region and provide in the short term humanitarian relief and in the long term economic opportunities to Gazans.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan promises a pathway for Palestinian self-determination and humanitarian aid, provided both Israel and Hamas agree to all terms.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jesus and Belania shriek and thank Christian, who stands there looking like a benevolent fashion angel bestowing them with good luck.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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To achieve excellence in AI, nations need the compute, but also chip production, AI talent, workforce and corporate adoption, benevolent government regulation, and a thriving ecosystem of AI startups.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Altruistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruistic. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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