nonmaterialistic

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Recent Examples of nonmaterialistic His dad was a jack-of-all-trades, contentedly nonmaterialistic. BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmaterialistic
Adjective
  • Despite those altruistic goals, from the beginning, the commission faced criticism that the composition and agenda of the body were slanted toward a conservative Christian perspective.
    Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • To my father, wellness was not a goal to be optimized, but rather something that came naturally with a curious, family-oriented, and altruistic existence.
    Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
  • Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Getty Images for Shop the Sample Like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Shop The Sample offers generous discounts on high-end clothing.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • There’s no doubt that James’ selfless style of play will complement Curry’s shooting and Green’s defensive versatility.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • His peers regarded him as a selfless figure, putting others before himself for the sake of winning.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • Spielberg spared no expense when casting Richard Attenborough in the iconic role of Jurassic Park's magnanimous founder, John Hammond.
    Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
  • Wilson was magnanimous in victory.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • The munificent monetary prize of a million dollars will go a long way to help establish the show’s importance.
    Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Swift danced her way through 149 sets in 22 countries and thanked her crew with munificent bonuses totaling $197 million.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Some prominent liberal legal scholars even attempted to defend substantive-due-process rights using originalist and textualist methods.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
  • In a stark move, liberal Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor directly criticized Thomas' claim in a joint opinion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Republican lawmakers also targeted a charitable state fund that provides financial assistance for low-income people to get civil legal aid.
    Diamy Wang July 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

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“Nonmaterialistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmaterialistic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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