SOCIAL-MINDED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

social-minded

adjective

Definition of social-minded

as in liberal

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Primary characters Maude Findlay (Bea Arthur) is an outspoken and liberal housewife and the star of the show.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Many Democrats fear a nominee seen as too liberal will play to Collins’ strengths.

— Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of liberal

Adjective

However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of unselfish

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For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of generous

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The expansion is possible because Hartford Hospital received a $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group go to the Food4Health program.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Definition of philanthropic

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Despite those altruistic goals, from the beginning, the commission faced criticism that the composition and agenda of the body were slanted toward a conservative Christian perspective.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
To my father, wellness was not a goal to be optimized, but rather something that came naturally with a curious, family-oriented, and altruistic existence.

— Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026

Definition of altruistic

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The American defense was charitable on most, if not all, of Belgium’s four goals last round.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 July 2026
For almost all of these races there is a charitable angle, a way to buy a spot outside the normal lottery, application or qualification process.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of charitable

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Four Democratic candidates for county offices spoke before the march and described the jail system as a humanitarian crisis being neglected by the Republican majority elected to Tarrant County Commissioners Court.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
The White House has repeatedly threatened to oust Cuba’s communist regime, sanctioning key figures and state entities, and tightening a trade embargo that has led to a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of humanitarian

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