self-sacrifice

noun

Definition of self-sacrificenext
as in altruism

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Recent Examples of self-sacrifice Parenthood has demanded a level of commitment and self-sacrifice from me that, in any other context, would be considered pathological. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 And through amazing acts of both technology and solidarity and planning and self-sacrifice, Europeans actually got through the crisis. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026 Written by Paul Ruban, the dark comedy follows a 60-year-old woman determined to break free from a lifetime of self-sacrifice — only to set off a chain of increasingly chaotic consequences. — Ed Meza, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 The state media and government representatives push militarism and self-sacrifice; school curricula endlessly celebrate Russian war victories; theaters obediently stage works of communist-era patriotic authors; and cities display army recruitment banners and hero worship posters. — Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-sacrifice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sacrifice
  1. altruism
  2. generosity
  3. selflessness
  4. magnanimity
  5. unselfishness
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  • This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.
    — Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
  • Musk did push for structures that would have given him control, and Altman and Brockman became extraordinarily wealthy from an organization built around the language of altruism.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of altruism
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  • Research published by the Natural Hazards Center found that donors may be motivated by generosity, a desire to feel directly connected to survivors or an opportunity to clear unwanted items from their homes.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • To be opening the show on Dolly’s 81st birthday is not only a celebration of a milestone, but of a life shaped by generosity, courage, and purpose that, in this moment, feels not only uplifting and inspiring, but essential.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of generosity
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  • Her leadership, selflessness and competitiveness fit in with the culture being crafted in the Bay.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of selflessness
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  • Trump, for his part, spun the Fund as yet more evidence of his magnanimity.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of magnanimity
Noun
  • Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Definition of unselfishness

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