unselfishness

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Recent Examples of unselfishness 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 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 McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfishness
Noun
  • The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, John Arnold has a Forbes philanthropy score of 5 out of 5.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Unselfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfishness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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