as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her natural unselfishness sometimes attracts those who would take advantage
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Recent Examples of unselfish
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
That means everyone doing extra work, being unselfish, and that’s a quality that breeds success.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Their opener against Young Boys was a fine example of the kind of goals made possible by unselfish off-ball running.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
That means everyone doing extra work, being unselfish, and that’s a quality that breeds success.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
Noun
Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip There’s no quicker way to please a crowd than with Grandma’s cheese dip, and this recipe happens to include a generous helping of crab meat.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chiu’s philanthropy is getting new artists into the Crocker and helping the museum continue to diversify its ranks – efforts that predate Floyd’s death, according to Scott Shields, the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director for the Crocker.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Guidance on philanthropy or running a family foundation may also be important to you.—
Andy Busser,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Unselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfish. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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