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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Very high standards, extremely high level work ethic, there’s no BS to that group, right?
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Leguizamo compared Nolan’s work ethic to that of an independent filmmaker.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
And of course, to @tomholland2013, for your kind, generous leadership on and off screen, for your relentless work ethic, your fearless performances, and for your friendship.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Megan Wilson, Colerain Megan Wilson is a student who consistently demonstrates positive behavior and a strong work ethic in the classroom.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Leguizamo compared Nolan’s work ethic to that of an independent filmmaker.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
And of course, to @tomholland2013, for your kind, generous leadership on and off screen, for your relentless work ethic, your fearless performances, and for your friendship.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Megan Wilson, Colerain Megan Wilson is a student who consistently demonstrates positive behavior and a strong work ethic in the classroom.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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