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having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself
a selfless act selfless dedication to helping the most in need
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Recent Examples of selfless
Adelman, ever selfless, always focuses on the players, makes it about them.
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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
But Oppenheimer sees the act as fundamentally selfless—Lucy has the tape back and could walk away, but seeing Diana cry makes that impossible.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Having that selfless mindset, being able to create for others, has been crucial for us on this run.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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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
But Oppenheimer sees the act as fundamentally selfless—Lucy has the tape back and could walk away, but seeing Diana cry makes that impossible.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Having that selfless mindset, being able to create for others, has been crucial for us on this run.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
Adjective
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, generous child-care support should be provided to low-income families to pay providers of their choice.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sampson raised well over $1 billion in philanthropic resources alongside her team — leading and closing the inaugural $100 million Unite Forever endowment campaign three years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Audrey Jones described her brother — who left behind two children — as loving, kind and compassionate.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our compassionate president posted a heartfelt statement for former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who came from a wealthy family, and upon graduating from Princeton University, volunteered for service (no bone spurs here).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inflated charitable deduction schemes Some tax schemes encourage taxpayers to claim inflated deductions for non-cash donations, such as artwork, property or conservation easements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is a company that is outside of Minnesota and Allina is a nonprofit with Minnesota charitable assets.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Burke believed that manners and mores, customs and norms, codes of conduct, and beauty itself made life more humane.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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According to Post-Tribune archives, 163 of those animals were picked up by owners, and 328 were adopted or sent to humane shelters.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of the two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid that had previously gone missing arrives at the port of Havana on March 28, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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These encounters had convinced Beyer that many congregants were wrestling with how to square their sympathy for Jewish Israelis with the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boston College alumni and fans will find our program defined by a standard of excellence, and our team will play an unselfish, tough, and highly competitive brand of basketball.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boston College alumni and fans will find our program defined by a standard of excellence, and our team will play an unselfish, tough, and highly competitive brand of basketball.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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