as in self-sacrificing
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
-
There are altruistic reasons to visit Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails, a Ukrainian restaurant directly facing Colfax Avenue street construction for the foreseeable future.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Although it's become controversial in recent years, the reality is that surrogacy can be an intimate, collaborative, and often altruistic process—but those characteristics of the process rarely make it into public conversations.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Adelman, ever selfless, always focuses on the players, makes it about them.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Forward Luke Carpenter and guard John McNair pace Westwood, but the Warriors — who also play an impressively selfless brand of basketball — are solid through at least their third player off the bench.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Both were similar, with quick passing and unselfish assists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla raved about the unselfish mindset Holiday brought to Boston’s locker room during his two seasons with the franchise.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
There’s no good reason to do so, especially those with serious humanitarian or medical issues.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Epstein also visited the White House several times during Clinton’s presidency, and the pair later made several international trips together for their humanitarian work.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
In some cases, researchers may have an idea that is not aligned strategically with how the university is raising philanthropic funds.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
-
This program would create a voluntary, philanthropic pathway to fund park infrastructure and maintenance without charging people to park.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Malinin was magnanimous afterward, hugging and congratulating surprise gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Speaking of an open dialogue, back in 2014, D was magnanimous when KISS finally got their turn after 15 years of Rock Hall eligibility.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The generous walkaround deck offers ample space for alfresco entertaining, with wetbars, fridges, and grills installed throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
-
But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Self-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-giving. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
