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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
Until regular people act, armed with the truth and selfless motivation, we are doomed to continue mankind’s bizarre behavior.
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William "coty" Keller, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
Thank you for your leadership, patriotism and selfless service to Nigeria.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
His fiancée and son have lost not only a husband and father, but also a selfless protector.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Agape is a form of selfless, altruistic love that puts one’s partner’s needs above one’s own.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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William "coty" Keller, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
Thank you for your leadership, patriotism and selfless service to Nigeria.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
His fiancée and son have lost not only a husband and father, but also a selfless protector.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Agape is a form of selfless, altruistic love that puts one’s partner’s needs above one’s own.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
Adjective
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Firing off hundreds of identical applications and CVs is unlikely to land you that dream role, so every application needs a thoughtful approach.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The overall design is quietly elegant and minimalist, with thoughtful details throughout each floor.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite the complex emotions involved, being humane was worth the effort OD made toward her mother at the end.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet at the Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore conference on Wednesday, two experts called for a more humane and interdisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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What Bennett loves most about his group is the unselfish nature of everyone.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Just such an unselfish, incredible player, and well deserving to be here.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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While the Packers’ support of Walker was noble, getting your head coach enraged is never a good idea.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On one hand, part of their appreciation for warning sirens lies in the noble purpose of preventing harm in the face of incipient natural disasters.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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