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
Neuroscience is beginning to uncover how altruism and happiness are connected and can positively influence well-being.
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London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
If Nietzsche was right, altruism comes from selfishness, humility from arrogance, love from hate.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The actress was there to present Salma Hayek with the award for innovation in entertainment and altruism.
—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
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London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
If Nietzsche was right, altruism comes from selfishness, humility from arrogance, love from hate.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The actress was there to present Salma Hayek with the award for innovation in entertainment and altruism.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether Grayson can overcome them hinges in no small part on his ability to inspire internet strangers with the sunniest possible version of his story, in the hopes their generosity fills the gaps left by public policy and civil rights law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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From left to right: Brandon Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald Howard Lutnick, model Jenny McCarthy, and Kyle Lutnick attend the annual charity day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC at the BGC office on September 11, 2013 in New York City.—
Todd Gillespie,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Whereas many charities struggle these days to attract donors, in a sense both of these endurance fundraising programs have the opposite problem: too much demand for charity program entries.—
David Hessekiel,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Whether philanthropy playing catches on more broadly or puts people off remains to be seen.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Traditional philanthropy often follows a one-time-gift model, wherein, a billionaire donates a million dollars, and the charity spends it on a worthy cause.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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