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Recent Examples of nonmaterialistic
His dad was a jack-of-all-trades, contentedly nonmaterialistic.
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BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmaterialistic
Adjective
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The same goes for funneling your skills into more altruistic activities.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025
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But there were other reasons as well, ranging from an opportunity to act on his passion for woodworking and the altruistic influence of Carter's mother, Lillian, a nurse who often could be found helping the poor around the family's home in Plains, Georgia.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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He’s always had good vision and has been unselfish, but as defenders sell out even more to stop him by loading up the paint, he’s been able to find easier kickouts and passes to his teammates.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Ball is an unselfish player who has showcased his skills during limited appearances on the court this season.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the garlic cools, bring 2 to 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the coming days and weeks the absolute priority needs to be immediate and generous humanitarian assistance from the international community.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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By playing some of the most selfless basketball in the country, which naturally befits a roster lacking a singular legitimate star.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tavia, too, has had just as much of an influence on her eldest daughter's career goals as Clark, having been a selfless example of putting others first through various philanthropic initiatives with the Chiefs Women’s Organization.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Can Israel now rise to the wisdom of being magnanimous in victory?—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Queen’s singular importance—constitutional, historical, psychological—is the subject of Brown’s book, which, like an earlier book on her younger sister, Princess Margaret, depicts the monumental figure at its center with magnanimous levity.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The white middle class absconded to the suburbs in droves, seriously depleting a once munificent tax base.—
Evan Kindley,
The New Republic,
1 Aug. 2023
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Testing these munificent vehicles took us not only to DaimlerChrysler's proving grounds but also to our beloved collection of paved curves, whoop-de-dos, and foot-to-the-floor straightaways in southeastern Ohio's Hocking Hills.—
Don Schroeder,
Car and Driver,
3 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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This Carter button, in the campaign’s signature green, summed up their politically balanced ticket: Deep South partnered with far North, appealing to liberal and conservative Democrats alike.—
Bill Marsh,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol — weakened after the liberal opposition retained control in an April election -– astonished the country by declaring martial law in a late-night announcement on Dec. 3.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, a handful of events will carry on with a charitable component, including the starry Clive Davis party and MusiCares tribute concert.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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By the late '80s, however, their focus and energy shifted from the big screen to establishing and funding charitable organizations.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Nonmaterialistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmaterialistic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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