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
Neuroscience is beginning to uncover how altruism and happiness are connected and can positively influence well-being.
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London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
If Nietzsche was right, altruism comes from selfishness, humility from arrogance, love from hate.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The actress was there to present Salma Hayek with the award for innovation in entertainment and altruism.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
To date, most sales efforts have focused on the urgency surrounding global warming, an appeal to investors and buyers’ altruism or the threat of bad PR.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
If Nietzsche was right, altruism comes from selfishness, humility from arrogance, love from hate.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The actress was there to present Salma Hayek with the award for innovation in entertainment and altruism.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
To date, most sales efforts have focused on the urgency surrounding global warming, an appeal to investors and buyers’ altruism or the threat of bad PR.
—Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
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Inspired by the Bedouin tradition of generosity, which involves welcoming guests with food, drink, and open hospitality, Killa sought to evoke the feeling of being invited into a private home or aboard a luxurious yacht.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Golden Globe-winning actor announced in a video posted on YouTube that the charity Alice's Kids will cover the costs of prom tickets for hundreds of high school seniors in Altadena after a series of wildfires ravaged much of Los Angeles in January.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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The high-jewelry collection also maintains its connection to nature and origin through a partnership with Elephant Family, the wildlife conservation charity founded by Mark Shand in 2002.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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The mix of Black trauma and White philanthropy created a peculiar vibe in the event space, at once somber and thrilling, mournful and hopeful.—
Nicholas Lalla,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pino deftly mixes money, politics and philanthropy.—
Jay Weaver and,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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