as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
rigorous self-discipline was central to the ethos of the ancient Spartans
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Recent Examples of ethos
Cronk believes his campaign for regenerative viticulture at scale syncs with the ethos of VCT, which also supports a state-of-the-art Center for Research and Innovation facility in the Maule Valley of Chile.
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Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The ethos of then carried over to the ethos of now.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
American ethos played out everywhere.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
That’s been like the whole ethos of the project.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
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Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The ethos of then carried over to the ethos of now.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
American ethos played out everywhere.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
That’s been like the whole ethos of the project.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
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There are unique consumer needs with operating a sports betting exchange, such as securing extra bandwidth for high-volume events like the World Cup knockout rounds or writing contract rules that are consistent with industry norms.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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That lesson felt especially urgent for students interested in politics and public service, many of whom have watched narratives and images rapidly reshape public opinion around everything from global conflict and campus protests to immigration enforcement and democratic norms.—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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