as in generous
having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself
a selfless act selfless dedication to helping the most in need
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Recent Examples of selfless
This selfless man literally sacrificed his life to further his idealistic political opposition to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
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The Know, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
In a strangely symmetrical bookend to events that led him to the Chiefs, Smith had demonstrated that generously selfless capacity in what proved to be his last season with the 49ers.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Spence passes the ball to Dejan Kulusevski and then makes a selfless run which drags Keane Lewis-Potter out of position.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Awkward teen genius Peter Parker, who's a sarcastic, selfless hero?
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
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The Know, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
In a strangely symmetrical bookend to events that led him to the Chiefs, Smith had demonstrated that generously selfless capacity in what proved to be his last season with the 49ers.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Spence passes the ball to Dejan Kulusevski and then makes a selfless run which drags Keane Lewis-Potter out of position.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Awkward teen genius Peter Parker, who's a sarcastic, selfless hero?
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
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Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 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
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Beyond his incredible work as an actor, Mason is a genuinely kind and compassionate individual who fosters a spirit of acceptance and collaboration in our theatre program.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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By the late 1960s, Cindy Pritzker was a visible figure in Chicago’s charitable community, including co-chairing the annual Crystal Ball, a fundraising event that raised money for Michael Reese Hospital’s Medical Research Institute.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Every question elicits a thoughtful pause and an even more thoughtful answer.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, with thoughtful development practices, robust oversight and inclusive design, AI can become a powerful tool for creating a more equitable society.—
Swati Tyagi,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The most common sources for acquiring dogs include breeders (34%), animal shelters/humane societies (23%), friends/relatives (20%), private parties (12%), and strays (6%).—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The theory was that a smaller facility was more humane.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the final stages, Gibbs-White’s unselfish attitude was underlined by Forest’s fourth goal.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Warriors’ offensive philosophy is predicated on ball movement and unselfish play.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The minister’s rise angered many courtiers, who believed their noble birth entitled them to wealth, influence and the ear of the king.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom is a soap opera about a hospital where the doctors aren’t good-looking or vibrating with noble sentiment but generally corrupt or insane.—
Adam Thirlwell,
The New York Review of Books,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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