NONMATERIALISTIC Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

nonmaterialistic

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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

Savonarola is unapologetically altruistic and unflinching in his critique of the Vatican.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Despite those altruistic goals, from the beginning, the commission faced criticism that the composition and agenda of the body were slanted toward a conservative Christian perspective.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of altruistic

Adjective

But the actual healer of sorrow and wrong will always be divine Love, understood and expressed through our unselfish desire to help others.

— Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
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

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

This is a remarkable change from just two years ago, when state and local policy makers were competing to see who could award the more generous subsidies, and even waiving local zoning, to attract data centers.

— John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

Definition of generous

Adjective

For his contributions to reforming education in Ladakh, Wangchuk was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, a prestigious Asia-wide honor presented for selfless and transformative service to society, in 2018.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
Haaland’s singularity was a testament to how humanity seeks heroes — but Spain’s ultimate triumph via crisp passes and selfless teamwork offered a stirring, convincing collective counterpoint.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of selfless

Adjective

In keeping with the magnanimous Nobel brand, Ludvig refused to patent any part of it.

— Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Asked Monday whether the upcoming schedule feels magnified given the looming deadline, Alvarez maintained the magnanimous attitude that has spread across his clubhouse.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of magnanimous

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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 even as Vancouver has begun the painful process of revising its harm-reduction policies, the city still exerts a powerful hold on the imagination of liberal leaders in the United States.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of liberal

Adjective

Every unnecessary dollar paid in taxes is a dollar that can no longer compound for retirement, support your family, fund charitable goals or become part of your legacy.

— D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026

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