self-giving

Definition of self-givingnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-giving
Adjective
  • Anyone who tries to pass will have our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC Navy and Army set their ships on fire.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There’s the self-sacrificing Texas teenager who’s helping her mom make ends meet by cashing out her own college fund.
    Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • To my father, wellness was not a goal to be optimized, but rather something that came naturally with a curious, family-oriented, and altruistic existence.
    Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • Once dominated by altruistic non-profits, hospice now attracts sophisticated criminal networks.
    Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 11 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
  • 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
  • Dasilva said Donizete had been working in the US state of Georgia after fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
    Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Carrying forward the philanthropic aspect of the partnership, $1 from every purchase in the Pride Collection will support EJAF’s mission to help end AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma around the world.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 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
  • Natural materials, generous outdoor space and, above all, privacy and security are the new markers of wealth.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
    Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
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“Self-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-giving. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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