nonmaterialistic

adjective

Definition of nonmaterialisticnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmaterialistic
  1. altruistic
  2. unselfish
  3. generous
  4. selfless
  5. magnanimous
  6. munificent
  7. liberal
  8. charitable
Adjective
  • Katherine is sympathetic and altruistic, two other words that describe the sentimental nature of the water sign’s personality.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Savonarola is unapologetically altruistic and unflinching in his critique of the Vatican.
    — Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 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
  • The lovely pool at the top of the property has a generous sunbathing area and fabulous views over the city and there’s a 24/7 gym up there with an al fresco area kitted out with brand new TechnoGym machines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Accord nameplate is known for its generous cabin space in the midsize car segment and sporty driving dynamics.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Your entire roster - or at least nearly all of your roster - must be selfless, buy in, and put winning ahead of personal goals.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That selfless approach is what MLB’s premier organization and latest dynasty loves most about Muncy.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of selfless
Adjective
  • Deadpool is proving to be surprisingly magnanimous as the flippant character loses a box office record to The Odyssey.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But Zakir Avşar, a professor at Ankara’s Hacı Bayram Veli University, urges a more magnanimous view of developments.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnanimous
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
  • Americans and Europeans who identify as leftist or liberal tend to have fewer children than those who identify as conservative or right-leaning.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The three finalists are liberal strongholds surrounded by the type of suburban areas that have become increasingly important to the party in recent elections.
    — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • The goal is to show that philanthropy belongs to them, too — not just the historically wealthier and predominantly white charitable institutions that tend to dominate narratives about philanthropy.
    — James Pollard, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Make sure estate documents and beneficiary designations reflect your wishes, including charitable giving.
    — Angie O’Leary, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of charitable

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

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