nonmaterialistic

Definition of nonmaterialisticnext

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Recent Examples of nonmaterialistic His dad was a jack-of-all-trades, contentedly nonmaterialistic. BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmaterialistic
Adjective
  • Once dominated by altruistic non-profits, hospice now attracts sophisticated criminal networks.
    Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • The word also implies a certain curtailing of altruistic ambitions.
    Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
  • Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • What truly deserves your generous attention?
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
  • The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • His peers regarded him as a selfless figure, putting others before himself for the sake of winning.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • His response focused not on himself but on his wife, who needs a kidney donor – a reflection, friends say, of his selfless nature.
    Dawn White, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • Spielberg spared no expense when casting Richard Attenborough in the iconic role of Jurassic Park's magnanimous founder, John Hammond.
    Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
  • Wilson was magnanimous in victory.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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
Adjective
  • But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.
    Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 June 2026

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“Nonmaterialistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmaterialistic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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