as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
I'm not being altruistic in giving you these books, since I was going to have to lug them with me if you hadn't come along
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Recent Examples of altruistic
The company and town formed a polychrome ball of altruistic idealism, entrepreneurial ambition and small-town drama.
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Peter Rubin, Longreads, 12 Dec. 2024
There is no more belief in the necessity of altruistic programs like the Peace Corps.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But the country’s efforts aren’t purely altruistic.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
And now there’s another chance for whiskey collectors to throw down big bucks for bottles, albeit without an altruistic bent, via the new Whisky & Whiskey auction from Sotheby’s.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
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Peter Rubin, Longreads, 12 Dec. 2024
There is no more belief in the necessity of altruistic programs like the Peace Corps.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But the country’s efforts aren’t purely altruistic.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
And now there’s another chance for whiskey collectors to throw down big bucks for bottles, albeit without an altruistic bent, via the new Whisky & Whiskey auction from Sotheby’s.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altruistic
Adjective
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This structuring approach leverages the power of philanthropic capital to enable organizations with differing risk and return objectives to invest alongside each other while still achieving their own objectives.—
Keith Ippel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Forbes 400 2024 Philanthropy Breakdown For the fifth year in a row, the most philanthropic member of The Forbes 400 by percentage of net worth donated is hedge fund founder George Soros, who has given away 74% of his fortune.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Arakawa stipulated that if her husband died before her, a personal representative should put the remainder of her estate — funds that were not used toward paying for various costs and debts — in a charitable trust.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, The Flour Girl Bakery supports several community and charitable initiatives, according to a release, and has a dedicated fundraising program.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Altruistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruistic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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