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
Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.
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FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Allen’s mobility and selfless rim protection would be a perfect fit.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
This time, the inventive reality dating show headed to Ohio to scout a new pack of hungry singles looking for selfless love.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Allen’s mobility and selfless rim protection would be a perfect fit.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
This time, the inventive reality dating show headed to Ohio to scout a new pack of hungry singles looking for selfless love.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
Adjective
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The most generous interpretation of the New Atheist view on this question is that people ought to have the freedom to decide for themselves.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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There's little a generous spoonful of fresh field peas won't compliment.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This program would create a voluntary, philanthropic pathway to fund park infrastructure and maintenance without charging people to park.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Elizabeth was principled and compassionate while Jessica was carefree, outgoing and manipulative, and their clashes and crushes became a welcome distraction.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Protect your rest now, and let silence restore a clear, compassionate perspective.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 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,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This essay came with critical comments, too, and most of those ignored the fact that Charli has been trying to have more thoughtful conversations about pop music, consumption, and celebrity for years online.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the county’s unofficial network of cat feeders say their efforts are key to providing a humane existence for the thousands of strays trying to survive without homes.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Congress should take a practical, comprehensive approach that strengthens border security while creating an immigration system that is orderly, humane, and reflective of our values.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In her first campaign for City Council in 2020, Raman ran on a promise to address the city’s homelessness crisis in a humanitarian way, by moving unhoused residents into temporary and permanent housing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The emails revealed no criminal behavior on Wasserman’s part but did reveal suggestive communications between him and Maxwell following a humanitarian trip Wasserman and his wife took with Epstein to Africa over 20 years ago.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla raved about the unselfish mindset Holiday brought to Boston’s locker room during his two seasons with the franchise.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even something as simple as helping a mentor with social media or research teaches us to offer our gifts in the same unselfish way our mentors have offered theirs.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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