work ethic
noun
: a belief in work as a moral good : a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard
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Shortly after taking the helm of the Mariners, Armstrong’s work ethic stood out to Briere immediately.
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Goodall, who famously traveled about 300 days a year for her work, spoke about her work ethic earlier this year during an appearance on Call Her Daddy, which was recorded just before her 91st birthday in April.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg showed his magic in a unique way, coming in with a preparedness that reflects his notorious work ethic.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
His work ethic is something that has resonated with me.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Goodall, who famously traveled about 300 days a year for her work, spoke about her work ethic earlier this year during an appearance on Call Her Daddy, which was recorded just before her 91st birthday in April.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg showed his magic in a unique way, coming in with a preparedness that reflects his notorious work ethic.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
His work ethic is something that has resonated with me.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for work ethic
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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