as in unselfishly
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Recent Examples of selflessly
Wyck is obviously Widow’s Bay’s Quint, the veteran sea salt who takes no guff, drinks too much, and selflessly puts his life on the line.
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Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
After hours of selflessly scrolling through Anthropologie, ASOS, Banana Republic, H&M, Mango, Nordstrom, Reformation, Shopbop, and Zara, these are my picks for expensive-looking wedding guest dresses to shop right now, starting at just $50.
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Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Continue reading … REMEMBERING HEROES — America celebrates those who served the nation selflessly.
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FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
The same can be said of Rickard Rakell, a fine player who selflessly changed positions for the better of the team this season.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
His thoughts and prayers are with the two individuals who were injured and offers his heartfelt gratitude to those who so selflessly rushed to their aid.
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Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Sheriff Eric Fagan said Lewis was acting selflessly when he was hit and killed.
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Nicole Hensley,
Houston Chronicle,
23 Mar. 2026
Nathaniel has consistently worked towards the good of the ensemble, and is selflessly devoted to our band program.
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Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Omotenashi is the Japanese art and philosophy of sincere hospitality — anticipating a guest's every need proactively and serving them selflessly.
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Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
29 Jan. 2026
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
After hours of selflessly scrolling through Anthropologie, ASOS, Banana Republic, H&M, Mango, Nordstrom, Reformation, Shopbop, and Zara, these are my picks for expensive-looking wedding guest dresses to shop right now, starting at just $50.
—
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Continue reading … REMEMBERING HEROES — America celebrates those who served the nation selflessly.
—
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
The same can be said of Rickard Rakell, a fine player who selflessly changed positions for the better of the team this season.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
His thoughts and prayers are with the two individuals who were injured and offers his heartfelt gratitude to those who so selflessly rushed to their aid.
—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Sheriff Eric Fagan said Lewis was acting selflessly when he was hit and killed.
—
Nicole Hensley,
Houston Chronicle,
23 Mar. 2026
Nathaniel has consistently worked towards the good of the ensemble, and is selflessly devoted to our band program.
—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Omotenashi is the Japanese art and philosophy of sincere hospitality — anticipating a guest's every need proactively and serving them selflessly.
—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selflessly
Adverb
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Dumfries cut inside and unselfishly rolled it across for Inter captain Lautaro Martínez to score one of the easiest goals of his career, tapping it into an empty net from three yards out.
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Help us and give us strength with the same courage and bravery my brother had, to unselfishly serve our country well.
Adverb
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The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell.
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But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago.
Adverb
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My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
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Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.
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“Selflessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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