as in altruism
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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice
The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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The actress has also been honored for her altruism at previous Global Gift Galas.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether Grayson can overcome them hinges in no small part on his ability to inspire internet strangers with the sunniest possible version of his story, in the hopes their generosity fills the gaps left by public policy and civil rights law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As Trump’s second term commences, this magnanimity may be at stake.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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That level of humility and magnanimity would go a long way these days.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
7 Nov. 2024
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“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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