as in generosity
a tendency to regard the well-being of others as more important than one's own well-being
She was widely admired for her selflessness and dedication to the cause.
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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 -
His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Breaking The Power Imbalance The lingering colonial mindset in philanthropy plays out not just in funding flows but in who holds power.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Their philanthropy goes beyond signing checks, with Sandra Berman in particular serving on multiple boards that reflect her interests, from health care to the arts to education.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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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
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“Selflessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selflessness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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