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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice
Consequently, her nieces revere her as an icon of republican self-sacrifice.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
—Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
—Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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To survive, vampire bats practice reciprocal altruism, sharing regurgitated blood with starving roost-mates—a rare and complex social behavior in the animal kingdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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This has reflected neither sappy altruism nor cynical neoimperialism but an understanding that in the modern world, economics and security need to be handled at something beyond the national level.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As Trump’s second term commences, this magnanimity may be at stake.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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That level of humility and magnanimity would go a long way these days.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
7 Nov. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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