self-forgetting

Definition of self-forgettingnext

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dasilva said Donizete had been working in the US state of Georgia after fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Anyone who tries to pass will have our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC Navy and Army set their ships on fire.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There’s the self-sacrificing Texas teenager who’s helping her mom make ends meet by cashing out her own college fund.
    Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 25 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • The expansion is possible because Hartford Hospital received a $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group go to the Food4Health program.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
  • Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
    Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
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“Self-forgetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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