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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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025 -
The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
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At the time of publication, the video of her efforts has been watched over 228,000 times, with users flocking to offer words of kindness in the comments section.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Last year, philanthropy accounted for 45% of the school’s revenue.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today’s Fiesta celebrates history and tradition, community, and philanthropy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yet Salk’s greatest act of altruism may have been his decision not to patent the vaccine.—
Gerald Joyce,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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In fact, a study my team published in August 2024 with adults over 50 with hoarding disorder suggests that altruism, a personality trait of wanting to help others, may explain why some people keep items that others might discard.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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