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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Recent Examples of selflessness
Her heart, selflessness and resilience inspired everyone.
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But today, historians rank Eisenhower among the best presidential leaders for his selflessness, his unifying principles and his dedication to democracy for and by the people.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Speaking to Justin Barrasso of the , Styles admitted the introduction caught him by surprise and praised Cena's selflessness in highlighting Styles' entire career journey.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
His awareness — and selflessness — played in Daniel Munoz for Palace’s goal.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
His career was marked by courage and selflessness, according to the agency.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Arisu sacrifices himself in the last game, but this act of selflessness is what wins.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
That, to me, is the ultimate courage and the ultimate act of selflessness, which is this beautiful, huge arc that Jordan is continuing to go on.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But today, historians rank Eisenhower among the best presidential leaders for his selflessness, his unifying principles and his dedication to democracy for and by the people.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Speaking to Justin Barrasso of the , Styles admitted the introduction caught him by surprise and praised Cena's selflessness in highlighting Styles' entire career journey.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
His awareness — and selflessness — played in Daniel Munoz for Palace’s goal.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
His career was marked by courage and selflessness, according to the agency.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Arisu sacrifices himself in the last game, but this act of selflessness is what wins.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
That, to me, is the ultimate courage and the ultimate act of selflessness, which is this beautiful, huge arc that Jordan is continuing to go on.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selflessness
Noun
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home and collection were simply stunning, and her generosity in hosting a private viewing for our Women’s Fund gave us rare, unrushed time with the work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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The space is charming, and the entire team radiates warmth and kindness.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition to his remarkable achievements in film and voiceover work, Duke dedicates himself equally to meaningful global philanthropy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The New York Times reported today that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s philanthropy, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is going all-in on AI.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That includes quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who says part of the team’s success this year can be attributed to that unit’s unselfishness.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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This isn’t just about altruism, though.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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