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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Noun
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Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025 -
His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera!—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The viral video left many TikTok users emotional and grateful for the couple's kindness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hui, who has a background in wealth management, said financial advisors did not automatically include philanthropy as part of their conversations with clients in the past, but more are doing so now because of government incentives.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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If New York philanthropy could be likened to a game of Monopoly, Rolex‘s pieces would be neatly arranged in and around the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That kind of other-directedness seems inconsistent with the me-first impulses of narcissism; however, the behavior does not come from a place of genuine altruism, but instead from a need to be loved and admired, Brunell says.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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The actress has also been honored for her altruism at previous Global Gift Galas.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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