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 unselfishness
There should be no unselfishness.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
But what gets me most excited is the loving family experiences, the relationships with neighbors and friends, the pride in community accomplishments, the lives touched by unselfishness.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Finch’s offensive system demands unselfishness and improvisation.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While second-year coach Dusty May’s Michigan squad has been hailed for unselfishness, Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils showed more versatility on the offensive end.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Dunn praised her unselfishness during what was a tough time.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The Huskers played with intensity, intelligence, unselfishness and confidence.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
But what gets me most excited is the loving family experiences, the relationships with neighbors and friends, the pride in community accomplishments, the lives touched by unselfishness.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Finch’s offensive system demands unselfishness and improvisation.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
While second-year coach Dusty May’s Michigan squad has been hailed for unselfishness, Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils showed more versatility on the offensive end.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Dunn praised her unselfishness during what was a tough time.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
And then the other part is defensively especially, too, his unselfishness.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The Huskers played with intensity, intelligence, unselfishness and confidence.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Notably, his father-in-law’s unselfishness started him on the road to recovery in 1968.
—Jeff Metcalfe, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselfishness
Noun
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Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The event seeks to renew commitment to compassion, generosity and hope, and attendees will walk from Trinity Lutheran Church to the courthouse for a brief program followed by a reception and fellowship at Trinity.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
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Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unselfishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselfishness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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