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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That information is inspired and validated by a level of creativity, reasoning, and work ethic that even the most advanced generative AI models do not possess.
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Bill Ready, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
But what Beck feels separates the young standout is his work ethic.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
Hayden Albertz, Mount Notre Dame High School Hayden Albertz, a senior at Mount Notre Dame, is a dedicated student who showcases strong work ethic in class.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
According to multiple team sources, Kolosov has come into this season with a much better attitude and work ethic after last season’s debacle, and his numbers for the Phantoms reflect that.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Bill Ready, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
But what Beck feels separates the young standout is his work ethic.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Jan. 2026
Hayden Albertz, Mount Notre Dame High School Hayden Albertz, a senior at Mount Notre Dame, is a dedicated student who showcases strong work ethic in class.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
According to multiple team sources, Kolosov has come into this season with a much better attitude and work ethic after last season’s debacle, and his numbers for the Phantoms reflect that.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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