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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Watching his work ethic, and his versatility night after night was always a beautiful thing.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Fulks was also a connected community member, as well as a mother of four, known for her work ethic with Hennepin County.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Her father works in information technology and also influenced her strong work ethic.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Michaels is a comedy producer with a relentless work ethic, a keen eye for talent, and an undiminished faith in what other — increasingly much younger — people find funny.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Fulks was also a connected community member, as well as a mother of four, known for her work ethic with Hennepin County.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Her father works in information technology and also influenced her strong work ethic.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Michaels is a comedy producer with a relentless work ethic, a keen eye for talent, and an undiminished faith in what other — increasingly much younger — people find funny.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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 26 Apr. 2026.
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