altruistic
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“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
When the stimulation specifically strengthened gamma synchrony between the frontal and parietal regions, participants showed a modest increase in altruistic decisions.
From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 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
"The ability to sell or profit from human remains I think complicates the altruistic idea of donating for education," she says.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 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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