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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Dimon advised budding talent to develop a work ethic and understand how to find purpose.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Regardless of their work ethic, intellect and creativity, capital has always exploited them but never been willing to partner with them.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Knuble is a stocky and strong 5-11 forward whose game is defined by its pro habits, work ethic, drive and instincts on and off the puck.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Regardless of their work ethic, intellect and creativity, capital has always exploited them but never been willing to partner with them.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Knuble is a stocky and strong 5-11 forward whose game is defined by its pro habits, work ethic, drive and instincts on and off the puck.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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