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
These blips of astonishment remind and encourage you to act as a piece of a greater whole, facilitating optimism, generosity, and altruism.
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Similarly, behaviors like altruism and social bonding are thought to have evolved to strengthen group cohesion and enhance collective survival.
—Quora, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
This type of altruism can result in unhealthy levels of self-sacrifice, enabling destructive behaviors or worsening situations despite good intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
His administration has shifted from strategic altruism to a narrower and more self-centered conception of U.S. national interests.
—Robert D. Blackwill, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Similarly, behaviors like altruism and social bonding are thought to have evolved to strengthen group cohesion and enhance collective survival.
—Quora, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
This type of altruism can result in unhealthy levels of self-sacrifice, enabling destructive behaviors or worsening situations despite good intentions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
His administration has shifted from strategic altruism to a narrower and more self-centered conception of U.S. national interests.
—Robert D. Blackwill, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
See all Example Sentences for altruism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
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Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The charity ride is being beamed live across YouTube, and a TV screen adjacent to the stationary bicycle provides a minute-by-minute update of the donations coming in via the livestream.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over the summer, it was announced that David was taking on a new royal role with King Charles' charity, The King's Foundation, and would be supporting the organization as an ambassador.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s also substantial opportunity for private philanthropy.Sally C. Pipes, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In September this year, Forbes gave Bernie and Billi Marcus the lifetime achievement award for their generous philanthropy.Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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