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Adjective
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In the final stages, Gibbs-White’s unselfish attitude was underlined by Forest’s fourth goal.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025 -
The Warriors’ offensive philosophy is predicated on ball movement and unselfish play.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inspired by the selfless work of her parents, Ms. Freese dedicated her life to improving the lives of others.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The team had a group task to accomplish, yes, but at every checkpoint, people had to make the decision to be selfish or selfless, and the selfish ones got rewarded while the selfless were left abandoned and miserable on the loch.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There is no more belief in the necessity of altruistic programs like the Peace Corps.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But the country’s efforts aren’t purely altruistic.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration’s dramatic policy shift on international assistance indicates an unprecedented retreat from the nation’s prominent profile worldwide as a magnanimous benefactor.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her communications with Justin Baldoni were nothing but kind, grateful, and magnanimous.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Self-forgetful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetful. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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