as in generosity
feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
charitable acts motivated purely by altruism In one final act of altruism, she donated almost all of her money to the hospital.
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Recent Examples of altruism
Perhaps most importantly, researchers need to rethink how altruism is understood.
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Stylianos Syropoulos, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
What are some pop culture examples of altruism?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
This isn’t just about altruism, though.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
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In total, more than 3,200 music professionals have been reached through direct financial assistance, health and wellness services, and long-term recovery throughout the region, the charity said.—
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Against Orlando, the Wizards shot 31 for 33, marking a season-high in makes from the charity stripe.—
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In 2010 Gates, his wife at the time Melinda French Gates, and Berkshire Hathaway co-founder Warren Buffett launched the Giving Pledge, making a public commitment to philanthropy, which has since been signed by the likes of philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.—
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According to Franyo, the restaurant, located on Restaurant Row, requires investments into its staff and community philanthropy.—
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“Altruism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altruism. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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