as in generosity
feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
charitable acts motivated purely by altruism In one final act of altruism, she donated almost all of her money to the hospital.
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Recent Examples of altruism
Ambition Women’s leadership often marries altruism with authenticity — key traits to ensure that AI transformations are guided by ethics and respect for human autonomy.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Taylor Swift's generosity also deserves admiration Swift’s altruism is frequently tagged as a reason for respect and admiration, even from those with a cursory interest in her.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The actress has also been honored for her altruism at previous Global Gift Galas.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
The series takes the indelible line about the great responsibility that comes with great power and uses it to compare Spider-Man’s idealistic Boy Scout altruism to the goals of other characters who are good guys in their own minds, if not within the moral rubric of the show.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Taylor Swift's generosity also deserves admiration Swift’s altruism is frequently tagged as a reason for respect and admiration, even from those with a cursory interest in her.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The actress has also been honored for her altruism at previous Global Gift Galas.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
The series takes the indelible line about the great responsibility that comes with great power and uses it to compare Spider-Man’s idealistic Boy Scout altruism to the goals of other characters who are good guys in their own minds, if not within the moral rubric of the show.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
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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Of the nine murder cases identified by CNN, eight were bailed out by charities that fundraise through ActBlue.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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Holmes is the deputy CEO of the Diana Award charity and founded its anti-bullying initiative for use in schools.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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His business empire, media influence and philanthropy set a standard for athletes-turned-entrepreneurs.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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In 1960, the family created the Mangione Family Foundation, which has donated to local philanthropies including the Baltimore Opera Company, the Association of Italian American Charities, and Associated Jewish Charities.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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