as in altruism
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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice
The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Many also see a parallel between pews and bleachers in spiritual values like dedication, perseverance and self-sacrifice.
—Giovanna Dellorto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
Brendan evokes the Irish Republican tradition of self-sacrifice, while Gerry embodies a new attitude geared towards self-preservation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Marcus has always been brave, but his bravery here was also an act of self-sacrifice.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
Noun
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The actress has also been honored for her altruism at previous Global Gift Galas.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Neuroscience is beginning to uncover how altruism and happiness are connected and can positively influence well-being.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 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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That level of humility and magnanimity would go a long way these days.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
7 Nov. 2024
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“Self-sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sacrifice. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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