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
That is in line with the film’s overall ethos.
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Takka Saunas Eagle Harbor and Hancock, Michigan Magic happens in quiet, reflective moments—that's Takka Saunas' ethos—and their sleek saunas with picturesque views do indeed feel magical.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Its traditional ethos goes back to 1948, when it was founded by former Navy pilot Roland Palmedo, who famously spurned commercial interests.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Amrit’s ethos of holistic wellbeing and rejuvenation extends to its three on-property dining venues too.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Takka Saunas Eagle Harbor and Hancock, Michigan Magic happens in quiet, reflective moments—that's Takka Saunas' ethos—and their sleek saunas with picturesque views do indeed feel magical.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Its traditional ethos goes back to 1948, when it was founded by former Navy pilot Roland Palmedo, who famously spurned commercial interests.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Amrit’s ethos of holistic wellbeing and rejuvenation extends to its three on-property dining venues too.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
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Last year’s trends sometimes become this year’s norms, and his thoughts about the year in aspect ratios, lenses, exposure levels, and camera types are worthy of your time.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Redefining productivity for the 21st century, however, requires making big, often difficult changes to longstanding workplace norms, and likely won’t succeed without enthusiastic employee buy-in.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The death of Amini in the custody of the morality police became a symbol of systemic repression, particularly against women.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Cami trying to bring morality to the oil industry sure sounds nice, but she would be eaten alive.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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