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Recent Examples of ethically
And as a result, the show — accompanied by some quite instructive poster art — stays true to the book’s lusty approach to ethically ambiguous relationships in academia.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
In a recent LinkedIn post, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel reflected on how what began as a family business has evolved into a global brand, redefining how denim is made—ethically and consciously.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
This can create significant pressure to acquire funding – but this must always be done in an ethically and morally appropriate way.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The caveat, Khant said, is that everyday people need to understand the technology well enough to advocate for how it should be used ethically, rather than allowing a few interests to harness it for their own profit.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Professors are expected to act ethically, be professionally competent and stick to their field of study, according to the American Association of University Professors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
That is just the physical beginning of what could become the main issue of the 21st century globally-how to ethically manage information not created by humans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
This standard verifies that down and feather products are ethically sourced, starting at the raising farm or parent farm.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
In a recent LinkedIn post, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel reflected on how what began as a family business has evolved into a global brand, redefining how denim is made—ethically and consciously.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
This can create significant pressure to acquire funding – but this must always be done in an ethically and morally appropriate way.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The caveat, Khant said, is that everyday people need to understand the technology well enough to advocate for how it should be used ethically, rather than allowing a few interests to harness it for their own profit.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Professors are expected to act ethically, be professionally competent and stick to their field of study, according to the American Association of University Professors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
That is just the physical beginning of what could become the main issue of the 21st century globally-how to ethically manage information not created by humans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
This standard verifies that down and feather products are ethically sourced, starting at the raising farm or parent farm.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethically
Adverb
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Over email, Nicholson shared her thoughts on the morally ambiguous character and the Dustin Hoffman film that brings her comfort.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition, cues such as success or prestige can lead people to see something as more morally good.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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While many elements of the story are autobiographical, there are significant differences, the most important being that his protagonist, Seita, was an idealized character who acted far more nobly and cared much better for his little sister than Nosaka himself had been capable of.—
Ginny Tapley Takemori
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Where else must a soprano nobly compete with police sirens zooming down Lake Shore Drive?—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who were legally here under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or seeking political asylum after fleeing their country’s dictatorship are now living in constant fear of being deported.—
Andres Oppenheimer
March 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Byers has multiple prior felony convictions and cannot legally own a firearm.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ethically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethically. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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