as in generous
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
Tsunoda believes that selfless trash collection is the gateway to volunteering more broadly, figuring out ways to benefit everyone.
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Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But beginning on February 11, 2022 108 healthy adults from across the United States performed an act of selfless generosity.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Kilduff’s last selfless act mimicked his whole life, fellow Rescue 2 firefighter Lt.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Without Shughart and Gordon's selfless sacrifice, Durant likely would have been murdered by the mob.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for selfless
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But beginning on February 11, 2022 108 healthy adults from across the United States performed an act of selfless generosity.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Kilduff’s last selfless act mimicked his whole life, fellow Rescue 2 firefighter Lt.
—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Without Shughart and Gordon's selfless sacrifice, Durant likely would have been murdered by the mob.
—
David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for selfless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
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Natural materials, generous outdoor space and, above all, privacy and security are the new markers of wealth.
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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.
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Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
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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.
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At their best, Cancers are compassionate, loyal, intuitive and deeply devoted.
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And the Supreme Court's ruling says that this means those people'spunishments are not extraordinary or compelling, as the compassionate release program mandates.
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At least seven of those winners started charitable foundations, and all nine have made significant gifts to local causes.
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Some said a heartfelt card is enough, while others suggested a charitable donation.
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For daily commutes and weekend trips, this versatile pack looks simple but is packed with thoughtful features.
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While no one can eliminate the risks associated with severe weather, thoughtful preparation can reduce those risks substantially.
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Carmel Valley takes a more humane approach.
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The safest and most humane response is usually patience.
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Officials are hoping a surge of foreign aid and responders will bolster emergency workers and help address humanitarian needs.
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With more than 770 buildings collapsed and over 6 million people affected, the quakes deepen the nation’s humanitarian crisis and test a fragile post-Maduro government already facing economic turmoil.
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However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
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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.
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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