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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What truly deserves your generous attention?
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The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements.
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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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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.
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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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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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Over the years, Lucas and his wife have transformed the space from a simple above-ground pool into a backyard destination complete with thoughtful upgrades and finishing touches.
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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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Then, in November 2024, Abu Safiya was reportedly injured in his office during an Israeli quadcopter strike, resulting in shrapnel injuries to his thigh and back that caused serious bleeding, according to the humanitarian NGO MedGlobal.
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And alongside him emerged his wife at the time, Delia del Carril, who actively led the effort to fulfill this humanitarian commitment.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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