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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Recent Examples of altruism
The actress was there to present Salma Hayek with the award for innovation in entertainment and altruism.
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Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
To date, most sales efforts have focused on the urgency surrounding global warming, an appeal to investors and buyers’ altruism or the threat of bad PR.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Perhaps more than any single post-World War II president, Carter changed the way many saw the U.S. by attempting to inject American values of altruism, democracy and human rights into foreign policy.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
To date, most sales efforts have focused on the urgency surrounding global warming, an appeal to investors and buyers’ altruism or the threat of bad PR.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Perhaps more than any single post-World War II president, Carter changed the way many saw the U.S. by attempting to inject American values of altruism, democracy and human rights into foreign policy.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for altruism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
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Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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But Hunter responded with a downhill drive that resulted in a layup and the lead, eventually sealing the game at the charity stripe.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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As a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honoree, Armstead will receive a $265,000 donation to the charity of his choice.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hui, who has a background in wealth management, said financial advisors did not automatically include philanthropy as part of their conversations with clients in the past, but more are doing so now because of government incentives.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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If New York philanthropy could be likened to a game of Monopoly, Rolex‘s pieces would be neatly arranged in and around the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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