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
For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Inner-city kids became seaside campers on Long Island with the help of selfless Bostonians like Jack Connors.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
And then there were huge, selfless sacrifices made by his parents, such as the trip the family took to the US.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Tabb said Azel is truly selfless, which is a rare quality in today’s society.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Inner-city kids became seaside campers on Long Island with the help of selfless Bostonians like Jack Connors.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
And then there were huge, selfless sacrifices made by his parents, such as the trip the family took to the US.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Tabb said Azel is truly selfless, which is a rare quality in today’s society.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
Adjective
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My mother-in-law is a very generous lady.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Newquist was driven by her Christian faith and generous attitude, Davis said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These are not philanthropic gestures.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based in Ooltewah, Tenn., the Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the researchers recommend a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to NCGS intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Clear goals, tracking, & communication between local agencies create a lasting, compassionate and impactful response to support the most vulnerable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s more than what Harvesters raises in charitable donations for an entire year, officials said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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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.—
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CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film tells a quietly amusing story that offers a more-than-realistic dive into one of the most iconic and thoughtful young men in world history – a man who essentially invented modern angst long before the internet existed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her initially inexplicable obsession sets the tone for Apple TV’s unusually humane conspiracy thriller.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The reasoning behind it is both scientific and humane.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Angel Ball honors individuals who have made significant humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to cancer research.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Another Israeli source told CNN that any response would be coordinated with the United States, adding that Israel was also considering restricting the flow of humanitarian aid, but Washington opposes such a step.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Springer is an unselfish, and true team player.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sutton has morphed into a solid team captain, remaining an unselfish leader.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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