selflessness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for selflessness
Noun
  • And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.
    Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
  • Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.
    Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Bombas is a strong example of a brand that has integrated philanthropy into its business model in a way that feels natural.
    Anthony Conversa, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The goal should be to complement extant altruism without supplanting it.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Many of these men cite a philosophy known as effective altruism (EA) as part of their reasoning.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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