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ethic

noun

Definition of ethicnext
as in standards

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Recent Examples of ethic Self-revelation, then, isn’t part of how Holden was raised but is a component of his ethic. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 According to Plato, only philosophers—after a rigorous theoretical education on justice, virtue, politics, and ethics—ought to rule society. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The legislature has an ethics attorney who tells delegates and senators exactly what to do and what not to do. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 The administration formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar last year to be used as the presidential airplane, despite questions about the ethics and legality of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign government. — Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethic
  1. standards
  2. values
  3. tradition
  4. mode
  5. norm
  6. heritage
Noun
  • This could simplify operations for carriers that operate aircraft with both engine standards.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Senate has been addressing this week nominee confirmations and a bipartisan college sports bill to create standards on how athletes are paid, priorities that Republicans warn present poor optics to voters.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of standards
Noun
  • To me, the GV70 is one of the best values in the luxury SUV category.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Republican leaders including Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott are reviving anti-sharia rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections, portraying Islamic religious guidance as a threat to American law and constitutional values.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of values
Noun
  • The leaders also continued the tradition of panda diplomacy, with Xi promising to send two more panda bears to the Atlanta zoo.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
  • He is not expected to serve in the Armed Forces before becoming king like his dad, Prince William, and his grandfather, King Charles, breaking a centuries-old tradition.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tradition
Noun
  • When unfolded, the chassis doubles as an adjustable stand that supports front, rear, ceiling, and portrait projection modes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A confusing message or sudden change could send your mind into problem-solving mode.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • That creates an inherent tension with norms around privacy and personal space.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations.
    — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of norm
Noun
  • In keeping with its denim heritage, the brand also teased Seafarer Cyan, a new hub for experimentation in new dyes, cuts and finishes for jeans.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Luar’s visual language was forged between Lopez’s Dominican heritage and New York’s underground nightlife, the latter informing the label’s understanding of performance, self-invention, and being seen.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of heritage

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“Ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethic. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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