as in generous
having or showing great concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself
a selfless act selfless dedication to helping the most in need
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Recent Examples of selfless
Allen’s mobility and selfless rim protection would be a perfect fit.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
This time, the inventive reality dating show headed to Ohio to scout a new pack of hungry singles looking for selfless love.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Telling Billie’s story of a selfless warrior who put everything on the line for her community is an incredible story.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Law Murray, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
This time, the inventive reality dating show headed to Ohio to scout a new pack of hungry singles looking for selfless love.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Gracie’s older sister, Emma Brito, described her as a selfless friend and family member, a hardworking teammate and a kind person.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Telling Billie’s story of a selfless warrior who put everything on the line for her community is an incredible story.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selfless
Adjective
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The most generous interpretation of the New Atheist view on this question is that people ought to have the freedom to decide for themselves.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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There's little a generous spoonful of fresh field peas won't compliment.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This program would create a voluntary, philanthropic pathway to fund park infrastructure and maintenance without charging people to park.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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On the surface, this may sound compassionate.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And thanks to a thoughtful renovation, this particular farmhouse is ready to begin its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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In his view, growth means extending the reach of a thoughtful approach while preserving the personal relationships that define his work.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bernstein, in fact, opened the Kennedy Center with Mass, which was not an actual Catholic service but a musical-theater performance about one, with a humane hippie-friendly priest known as the Celebrant at its heart.—
Christopher Robbins,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the company continues to refine its technology, its broader vision remains focused on building systems that are humane in intent, measured in execution, and sustainable in practice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The State Department announced an additional $6 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba on Thursday, adding to $3 million sent last month in the form of food parcels distributed with the assistance of the Catholic Church on the island nation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Attack follows Friday’s strike on World Food Program convoy, in a pattern of targeting civilians and humanitarian operations amid ongoing civil war.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla raved about the unselfish mindset Holiday brought to Boston’s locker room during his two seasons with the franchise.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even something as simple as helping a mentor with social media or research teaches us to offer our gifts in the same unselfish way our mentors have offered theirs.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Selfless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfless. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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