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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice
Finally, remember that leadership is an act of service, but service doesn’t mean self-sacrifice.
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Aaron Marcum, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The Golden Globe nominee understands if fans were skeptical of his character Jim Hopper returning for Season 4 after he was seemingly obliterated while closing the gate to the Upside Down, the ultimate form of self-sacrifice to redeem him after his daughter’s death.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
Remember, the healthiest relationships don’t operate on scorekeeping, self-sacrifice or forced agreement.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Exploding Ants Are Also Incredible Foragers Beyond their dramatic self-sacrifice, exploding ants are renowned for their resourcefulness as foragers.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Marcum, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The Golden Globe nominee understands if fans were skeptical of his character Jim Hopper returning for Season 4 after he was seemingly obliterated while closing the gate to the Upside Down, the ultimate form of self-sacrifice to redeem him after his daughter’s death.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
Remember, the healthiest relationships don’t operate on scorekeeping, self-sacrifice or forced agreement.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Exploding Ants Are Also Incredible Foragers Beyond their dramatic self-sacrifice, exploding ants are renowned for their resourcefulness as foragers.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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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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The care Attalla received cultivated a deep sense of altruism.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Courage is the habit of moving forward despite fear, and its associated virtues include perseverance, resilience, and magnanimity.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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As Trump’s second term commences, this magnanimity may be at stake.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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