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Recent Examples of self-sacrificing
There’s the self-sacrificing Texas teenager who’s helping her mom make ends meet by cashing out her own college fund.
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Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrificing
Adjective
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Telling Billie’s story of a selfless warrior who put everything on the line for her community is an incredible story.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, a Wisconsin teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, said Pretti was selfless and cared deeply for his community.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This isn’t purely an altruistic move, Ellingham said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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But here, such altruistic considerations do not justify capitulating to a lawless authoritarian in the White House.—
Max Potter,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trump should ask himself whether stirring a hornet’s nest serves any purpose other than pointlessly alienating a benevolent neighbor that is beginning to pad its insurance policy by reaching out to non-hemispheric powers.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Buckle up for progress in career, finances, love, family, visibility, with an umbrella of benevolent protection.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, this time around, the charitable efforts faced unique challenges, said Anne Lehman, Smitten Kitten’s acting manager.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the last few years, Betancur made three humanitarian trips to Bucha, Ukraine and raised funds for several initiatives with the support of the Charlotte community, including Myers Park United Methodist Church.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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So, why is this country in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian crises in modern history?—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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The ship’s medical team will also provide support to isolated communities during its travels, and residents participate in philanthropic initiatives centered on conservation, education, and community development.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrificing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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