NONMATERIALISTIC Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

nonmaterialistic

adjective

Definition of nonmaterialistic

as in altruistic

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Recent Examples of nonmaterialistic His dad was a jack-of-all-trades, contentedly nonmaterialistic. — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021

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Adjective

Paladin is running a more altruistic mercenary business (the details are deliberately vague), with Lisa and Edith as assistants.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
That is true, but evidence suggests that such altruistic appeals could fail to increase vaccination and might even backfire.

— Jessica Fishman, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of altruistic

Adjective

Atlanta plays unselfish basketball, but sticks largely to its starters; Golden State has more of an all-hands-on-deck arrangement.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Lewandowski's unselfish pass to a wide-open Haile-Selassie at the back post capped the scoring in the 88th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

Now, Yelich and the rest of the crew are reaping the benefits of that selfless style of play that other teams may be trying to replicate down the road.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Participants described the day as a celebration of seva — selfless service — and a chance to pass traditions of kindness and equality to the next generation.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of selfless

Adjective

The munificent monetary prize of a million dollars will go a long way to help establish the show’s importance.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Swift danced her way through 149 sets in 22 countries and thanked her crew with munificent bonuses totaling $197 million.

— Bryan West, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025

Definition of munificent

Adjective

But the mood about data centers and AI has turned negative in both liberal and conservative circles.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
Where liberal thought had banished the criterion of revenge from all considerations of justice, a politics of purity had brought it back.

— Dominic Erdozain, Time, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of liberal

Adjective

Since the business became profitable under her leadership, Neidich has donated its profits to charitable causes, a commitment spanning more than 12 years.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
All 32 clubs will recognize the military community through special gameday tributes, community events and charitable initiatives that build on the league's year-round commitment to those who serve.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of charitable

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