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
These are things that go contrary to our ethos, to our respect for Christianity.
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CBS News, 10 May 2026
During my 50-plus years as a Greenwich Village resident, the ethos of the park has always been freedom of self-expression.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Produced by Russell alongside Dim Star, the album doubles down on the collaborative ethos that has increasingly defined her work.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Where to Stay The six-room Peri Social House serves up mountain boho vibes with a locally minded ethos.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
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CBS News, 10 May 2026
During my 50-plus years as a Greenwich Village resident, the ethos of the park has always been freedom of self-expression.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Produced by Russell alongside Dim Star, the album doubles down on the collaborative ethos that has increasingly defined her work.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Where to Stay The six-room Peri Social House serves up mountain boho vibes with a locally minded ethos.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ethos
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
Noun
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Supply chains compound the problem further, with wait times for substations, high-voltage cables, and steel already stretched well beyond historical norms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Allegations of sovereignty violations, civilian casualties, and lack of due process have prompted debates about the legality and morality of drone warfare under international humanitarian law.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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