other-directed

adjective

Definition of other-directednext
as in altruistic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other-directed
  1. altruistic
  2. philanthropic
  3. magnanimous
  4. unselfish
  5. benevolent
  6. selfless
  7. generous
Adjective
  • The same goes for funneling your skills into more altruistic activities.
    Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But there were other reasons as well, ranging from an opportunity to act on his passion for woodworking and the altruistic influence of Carter's mother, Lillian, a nurse who often could be found helping the poor around the family's home in Plains, Georgia.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of altruistic
Adjective
  • The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.
    Olivia White Michael Wiegand, Harvard Business Review, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of philanthropic
Adjective
  • Trump’s public personality is as abrasive as Reagan’s was genial, as vindictive as Reagan’s was magnanimous.
    Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In a video posted to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Parton announced the casting call and explained the auditioning process as clips from all stages of her magnanimous career played.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of magnanimous
Adjective
  • As the other two winners would gawk during the tours of the locker room and practice facility, Rupert would hang on every word from Batum, soaking in the advice: Be unselfish … make the extra pass … play defense … don’t try to do too much … work hard.
    Jason Quick, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Antoine Griezmann, the most unselfish footballer in the world, has to be the pick.
    The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of unselfish
Adjective
  • Welcome to 2025—a world of benevolent AI, robot assistants, biological breakthroughs, and the general promise of the future.
    Amy Sterling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In a most benevolent gesture, Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts has invited the most prolific home run hitter in franchise history, the man who sold more tickets to Wrigley Field than the beer and the ivy, to the team’s fan convention next month.
    Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • In the GoFundMe's description, Ramos' family recalled his bright presence and selfless nature.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The Scotland international has been one of Liverpool’s most consistent performers in the last decade, integral to the team’s transformation under Jurgen Klopp and a strong, selfless leader in the dressing room.
    Andy Jones, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of selfless
Adjective
  • Polestar was laser-focused on the US market with the Polestar 3, a three-row SUV manufactured at its factory in South Carolina in order to qualify for generous incentives under the Biden administration.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Viewpoints on responsible relief As an example of how tax reform could be undertaken responsibly, Kelly alluded to her signature policy priority, Medicaid expansion, suggesting that its enactment could offset generous tax relief.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of generous
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