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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-flagellating
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Countries give foreign aid for both altruistic and self-interested reasons.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Such an altruistic approach can increase trust and help establish the business as a credible authority in the field.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The Trump administration’s dramatic policy shift on international assistance indicates an unprecedented retreat from the nation’s prominent profile worldwide as a magnanimous benefactor.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her communications with Justin Baldoni were nothing but kind, grateful, and magnanimous.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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But land reform is so fundamental to how the current government took power that no citizen may portray it as anything other than a benevolent campaign that brought fairness and prosperity to China’s long-suffering farmers.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The annual honor is awarded to the player who is deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership, a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and displays commitment and dedication to the team.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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For all his egotism, there was something selfless in his work.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Pacers were unselfish and celebrated their teammates’ success.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For years, coach Geno Auriemma has been urging Bueckers to be less concerned with distributing, less with being unselfish more concerned with taking over, hunting and taking and making her shot.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Doing this to one of our closest allies, one always generous in aiding our defense and that sacrificed lives fighting for us, is outrageous.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Laigueglia Parts of the Riviera di Ponente, or Western Riviera, offer sandy beaches, one of the many attractions of the town of Laigueglia, whose seafront extends for a generous three kilometers.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Self-flagellating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-flagellating. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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