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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Nailing down the right work ethic and Cherki’s defensive input will be important, but his technical ability is not in doubt.
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Karen Carney, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons for Taylor Swift’s extraordinary success: talent, resilience, courage and, not least, a work ethic that is second to none.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
These families also often carve out a portion of their assets for individual family members to manage for spending and charitable purposes.
Children who grow up in affluence sometimes lack the same work ethic or financial savvy as their wealth-creating predecessors.
—Andy Busser, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Comments poured in with fans praising the famous matriarch for her style and work ethic.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Karen Carney, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons for Taylor Swift’s extraordinary success: talent, resilience, courage and, not least, a work ethic that is second to none.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
These families also often carve out a portion of their assets for individual family members to manage for spending and charitable purposes.
Children who grow up in affluence sometimes lack the same work ethic or financial savvy as their wealth-creating predecessors.
—Andy Busser, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Comments poured in with fans praising the famous matriarch for her style and work ethic.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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