as in generosity
feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
charitable acts motivated purely by altruism In one final act of altruism, she donated almost all of her money to the hospital.
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Similarly, behaviors like altruism and social bonding are thought to have evolved to strengthen group cohesion and enhance collective survival.
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Quora, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
This type of altruism can result in unhealthy levels of self-sacrifice, enabling destructive behaviors or worsening situations despite good intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
His administration has shifted from strategic altruism to a narrower and more self-centered conception of U.S. national interests.
—Robert D. Blackwill, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
One prevailing theory behind this explosion of life is that the extreme cold may have prompted the emergence of altruism.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
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Quora, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
This type of altruism can result in unhealthy levels of self-sacrifice, enabling destructive behaviors or worsening situations despite good intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
His administration has shifted from strategic altruism to a narrower and more self-centered conception of U.S. national interests.
—Robert D. Blackwill, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
One prevailing theory behind this explosion of life is that the extreme cold may have prompted the emergence of altruism.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for altruism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
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Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The charity ride is being beamed live across YouTube, and a TV screen adjacent to the stationary bicycle provides a minute-by-minute update of the donations coming in via the livestream.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over the summer, it was announced that David was taking on a new royal role with King Charles' charity, The King's Foundation, and would be supporting the organization as an ambassador.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s also substantial opportunity for private philanthropy.Sally C. Pipes, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In September this year, Forbes gave Bernie and Billi Marcus the lifetime achievement award for their generous philanthropy.Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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