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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice
The state media and government representatives push militarism and self-sacrifice; school curricula endlessly celebrate Russian war victories; theaters obediently stage works of communist-era patriotic authors; and cities display army recruitment banners and hero worship posters.
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
As drawn here, the characters are an entirely plausible, fallible mix of peevishness, self-interest and self-sacrifice, especially the parents who learn the most about themselves and each other when push finally comes to shove.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Work culture, tennis or otherwise, rewards busyness and often self-sacrifice, which conflicts with self-care and mental health.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Today Stanford University researchers presented the clearest proof to date that self-sacrifice can also benefit wind farms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 July 2019
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Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
As drawn here, the characters are an entirely plausible, fallible mix of peevishness, self-interest and self-sacrifice, especially the parents who learn the most about themselves and each other when push finally comes to shove.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Work culture, tennis or otherwise, rewards busyness and often self-sacrifice, which conflicts with self-care and mental health.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Today Stanford University researchers presented the clearest proof to date that self-sacrifice can also benefit wind farms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 July 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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The initiative was funded by an anonymous donor inspired by Pope Leo’s dedication to altruism.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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One personal goal should be altruism, just don’t be manipulated.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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San Diego has a long tradition of civic generosity.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your generosity and creativity are in charge as surprising Uranus shifts direct in your 10th House of Authority.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed with fasting, prayer and selflessness.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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The elder Allen agreed that Dante’s selflessness and tireless work rate is rare.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That is not usually a magnanimity of spirit commensurate with the extreme type of non-empathetic person.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Huskers played with intensity, intelligence, unselfishness and confidence.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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