as in generosity
a tendency to regard the well-being of others as more important than one's own well-being
She was widely admired for her selflessness and dedication to the cause.
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Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, and generosity.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025 -
That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of TikTok users were moved by their reunion and began sharing their own stories of silent kindness from strangers.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Following her death, Blake Lively shared a heartfelt tribute on social media remembering the actress’ kindness and dedication to her craft.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2025
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The benefit honored Wallis Annenberg and named Dominic Ng, chairman and CEO of East West Bank, the inaugural recipient of the Wallis Icon Award for his work in corporate philanthropy.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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If philanthropy is a part of your legacy, this is a win-win strategy.—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Institutions are not turning to blockchain out of altruism.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Pope Francis was a popular figure within and outside the Catholic Church, given his principles of austerity and altruism, as well as his outspoken stance on the evils of war and occupation.—
Tessa Solomon for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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