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
There are some people who will criticize your generation’s altruism as childlike fantasy.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2025
And in humans the structure has been linked to traits such as trust, empathy, moral decision-making and extraordinary altruism.
—Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
Some industry experts argue that the bureaucratic framework established by the Act risks dampening enthusiasm around the concept of data altruism itself.
—Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Data altruism refers to the voluntary sharing of data—by individuals or companies—without expecting any reward for purposes of general interest.
—Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2025
And in humans the structure has been linked to traits such as trust, empathy, moral decision-making and extraordinary altruism.
—Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
Some industry experts argue that the bureaucratic framework established by the Act risks dampening enthusiasm around the concept of data altruism itself.
—Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Data altruism refers to the voluntary sharing of data—by individuals or companies—without expecting any reward for purposes of general interest.
—Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruism
Noun
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The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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To deliver this outcome, instead of nostalgic protectionism, Europe will have to make a bold pivot — placing a strategic bet on Africa, not as a charity case, but as a partner.—
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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For nearly 20 years, she’s hosted an annual charity event at Christmas called Santa’s Tour, most recently at a sports arena in Pico Rivera.—
Mickey Rapkin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 July 2025
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As Espinoza’s understanding of philanthropy and corporate responsibility deepened, so did his resolve.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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