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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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025 -
In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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There are many services and causes in the United States that benefit the greater public but are entirely funded by private philanthropy.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Benioff is best known for Salesforce’s innovative 1-1-1 philanthropy model, the company’s investments in education and healthcare, and his own outspoken advocacy for social justice.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But those same traits, like hedonism or a desire to dominate, can sometimes push them away from traits associated with goodness, like humility or altruism.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Back in the day, the USDA helped pay for screwworm eradication down to Panama out of not pure altruism but economic pragmatism: Establishing a 100-mile screwworm barrier there is cheaper than creating one at the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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