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Recent Examples of self-abandonment
Suppressing anger in such moments, on the other hand, can lead to self-abandonment or emotional disconnection, both from yourself and others.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Shouldn’t the conversion story, in its form, facilitate this ardent self-abandonment?
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
In the film, Ferreira stars as Lily Trevino, a 25-year-old at-home caretaker who struggles with self-abandonment.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
The emotional toll of self-abandonment can be severe, leading to resentment, exhaustion and anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Yet, as Danny watches her real passport being fed into a shredder, the torment of self-abandonment begins to weigh on her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Khaled himself maintains a mysterious inertia that turns Matar’s narrative into a deep and detailed exploration not so much of abandonment as of self-abandonment: the story of a man split in two, one who cannot quite tell the story that would make the parts cohere again.
—The New Yorker, 12 June 2024
The novelist Thomas Mann thought that German expressionism and Nazism both sprang from the same root of emotional self-abandonment.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Shouldn’t the conversion story, in its form, facilitate this ardent self-abandonment?
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
In the film, Ferreira stars as Lily Trevino, a 25-year-old at-home caretaker who struggles with self-abandonment.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
The emotional toll of self-abandonment can be severe, leading to resentment, exhaustion and anxiety.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Yet, as Danny watches her real passport being fed into a shredder, the torment of self-abandonment begins to weigh on her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Khaled himself maintains a mysterious inertia that turns Matar’s narrative into a deep and detailed exploration not so much of abandonment as of self-abandonment: the story of a man split in two, one who cannot quite tell the story that would make the parts cohere again.
—The New Yorker, 12 June 2024
The novelist Thomas Mann thought that German expressionism and Nazism both sprang from the same root of emotional self-abandonment.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-abandonment
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But the issue goes beyond menstruation — the same concerns apply to urinary incontinence.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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This includes things like not being able to eat, move, or breathe normally, severe injury, incontinence, constant pain, or serious behavioral issues that leave them distressed.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Her heart, selflessness and resilience inspired everyone.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But today, historians rank Eisenhower among the best presidential leaders for his selflessness, his unifying principles and his dedication to democracy for and by the people.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These tests can detect early and subtle changes in cognitive domains including verbal and visual memory, and impairments in language and executive functions including impulse control and disinhibition.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Toxic disinhibition thrives in environments where facial expressions, vocal tone and immediate feedback aren’t required (which is to say, essentially all of modern online dating).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That includes quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who says part of the team’s success this year can be attributed to that unit’s unselfishness.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the concept of instant gratification has become ingrained in culture in numerous ways.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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There's a feeling of instant gratification when turning grimy, dirty panes into crystal clear glass.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home and collection were simply stunning, and her generosity in hosting a private viewing for our Women’s Fund gave us rare, unrushed time with the work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Burnett expected her team to match her mood of upbeat magnanimity.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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But younger shoppers are increasingly cutting back on small daily indulgences while redirecting those savings toward statement pieces.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Looking past the realm of outerwear to find accessories that are the ultimate fall and winter indulgence, from Gucci’s Horsebit ballet flats, to Saint Laurent’s Jamie bag.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Self-abandonment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-abandonment. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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