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altruistic

[al-troo-is-tik] / ˌæl truˈɪs tɪk /


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“The reality, however, is that altruistic idealists are few and far between in this world.”

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

He believed the "altruistic" company would do well by its investors and staff.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“Dawson’s Creek” made Van Der Beek a heartthrob more impactful than any of his contemporaries — a character more open than Jared Leto’s icy Jordan Catalano, and more altruistic than Luke Perry’s Dylan McKay.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

During the recruiting process, surrogates are often told that their motives should be not solely financial but also altruistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

“Judith already made me feel guilty. She made it clear how altruistic the rest of you are. I'm not.”

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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