self-forgetfulness

noun

as in selflessness

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  1. selflessness
  2. unselfishness
  3. generosity
  4. altruism
  5. magnanimity
Noun
  • Official liberalism had long been almost inextricably identified with a picture of man as perfectible, as endowed with sufficient wisdom and selflessness to endure power and to use it infallibly for the general good.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Her leadership, selflessness and competitiveness fit in with the culture being crafted in the Bay.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of selflessness
Noun
  • Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Definition of unselfishness
Noun
  • Guelaguetza — also known as Los Lunes del Cerro, or Mondays on the Hill — is a centuries-old celebration rooted in community, generosity and cooperation, where the people of Oaxaca come together through music, dance, food and craftsmanship.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.
    — Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • But perhaps this multibillion-dollar industry has become too reliant on doctors’ altruism, Swarup posits.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 July 2026
  • And private companies don’t give away equity out of altruism.
    — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of altruism
Noun
  • Trump, for his part, spun the Fund as yet more evidence of his magnanimity.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of magnanimity
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“Self-forgetfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetfulness. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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