as in generosity
a tendency to regard the well-being of others as more important than one's own well-being
She was widely admired for her selflessness and dedication to the cause.
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Recent Examples of selflessness
Hijiri is a paragon of selflessness who teaches Scarlet that living for others is the only fulfilling way.
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Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
To see that courage and selflessness in action firsthand was truly incredible.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
Each day in practice, Foster and his staff awarded it to the player who best embodied the grit, discipline, and selflessness the team demanded.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
His selflessness will go on to save and change many lives.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Stanton's willingness to play outfield, despite his injury history, shows a selflessness that is appreciated by Judge and his New York Yankees teammates.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Cummings met Jacob around the same time and gravitated toward his selflessness and desire for community.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
To see that courage and selflessness in action firsthand was truly incredible.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
Each day in practice, Foster and his staff awarded it to the player who best embodied the grit, discipline, and selflessness the team demanded.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
His selflessness will go on to save and change many lives.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Stanton's willingness to play outfield, despite his injury history, shows a selflessness that is appreciated by Judge and his New York Yankees teammates.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Cummings met Jacob around the same time and gravitated toward his selflessness and desire for community.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selflessness
Noun
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having a solid structure in place can allow kindness to thrive without compromising the performance of your team or operations.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your loving kindness stays with me.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chiu’s philanthropy is getting new artists into the Crocker and helping the museum continue to diversify its ranks – efforts that predate Floyd’s death, according to Scott Shields, the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director for the Crocker.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Guidance on philanthropy or running a family foundation may also be important to you.—
Andy Busser,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Forbes contributor Mark Travers writes that altruism in the workplace can go too far.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Schammann views the move as having been motivated more by politics than altruism, and as rooted in Merkel’s belief that Germany was better equipped than other nations to handle the crisis.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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