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Recent Examples of ethic
In an era when religious and moral differences often feel like threats to identity, cultivating an individual ethic of pluralism may be one of the most critical civic tasks before us.
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Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Hoover’s Cooking has always preached an egalitarian ethic.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The quiet ethic often called Minnesota Nice is outshining the intimidation meant to silence dissent.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Malone describes moving to Denver 50-plus years ago with his wife, Leslie, and falling in love with the beauty of the Rockies, the cowboy culture, the clean air, and the ethic of freedom dominant in the West at the time.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Hoover’s Cooking has always preached an egalitarian ethic.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The quiet ethic often called Minnesota Nice is outshining the intimidation meant to silence dissent.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Malone describes moving to Denver 50-plus years ago with his wife, Leslie, and falling in love with the beauty of the Rockies, the cowboy culture, the clean air, and the ethic of freedom dominant in the West at the time.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethic
Noun
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The group said Skydive Kansas City adheres to the safety standards set by the largest skydiving organization in the world, including all maintenance requirements established by the FAA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Hot and humid conditions are expected to push afternoon temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s, with heat index values climbing to the 96-102 range.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Temperatures are expected to reach around 88 degrees, with heat index values climbing to the mid-90s, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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But the grande dame of Atlanta’s great Fourth of July tradition would not close the door entirely.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations, announced by the city’s organizing committee months before matches were assigned, have collided with the legal and societal norms of Iran and Egypt, countries that criminalize or severely penalize LGBTQ+ identities.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Despite the momentum, Greenwell says there's still a cultural norm to disrupt, and available data highlights that point.—
Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Havaianas, with their authentic heritage and unfussy design, are an easy way to get the look—and at a great price to boot.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Founded by Patricia Bonaldi in Uberlândia, a city in Brazil known for its embroidery heritage, the brand has spent years building a loyal following through craftsmanship, colour and an unmistakably confident view of femininity.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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