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Recent Examples of ethically
The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 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 May 2026
California is mistakenly putting the brunt of saving money on its sickest, most vulnerable patients, but the most ethically and fiscally sound option is prevention.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The problem, the researchers theorize, is that this kind of RLHF safety training couldn’t possibly cover every single type of ethically difficult situation an agentic AI might encounter.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Some consider gambling a scourge, others feel that, from fizzy drinks to alcohol to consumer products, there are few ethically pure companies.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026
There’s also a big difference, technically and ethically, between keeping a face on a phone versus handing it over to a database.
—Jonathan S. Weissman, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
But reporters are paid to deliver credible information obtained ethically.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Sustainable fashion to me is an article of clothing that is somewhat ethically sourced using eco-friendly materials, and something that can be worn for years and years.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 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 May 2026
California is mistakenly putting the brunt of saving money on its sickest, most vulnerable patients, but the most ethically and fiscally sound option is prevention.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The problem, the researchers theorize, is that this kind of RLHF safety training couldn’t possibly cover every single type of ethically difficult situation an agentic AI might encounter.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Some consider gambling a scourge, others feel that, from fizzy drinks to alcohol to consumer products, there are few ethically pure companies.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 8 May 2026
There’s also a big difference, technically and ethically, between keeping a face on a phone versus handing it over to a database.
—Jonathan S. Weissman, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
But reporters are paid to deliver credible information obtained ethically.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Sustainable fashion to me is an article of clothing that is somewhat ethically sourced using eco-friendly materials, and something that can be worn for years and years.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethically
Adverb
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The Vatican and the Constitution show the way morally and legally.—
Ramesh Ponnuru,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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Series two will expand the tense, morally complex world of Prisoner, with Amber back in uniform — but not back to normal.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Though not a direct spin-off, The Pitt inherited ER’s gritty realism, inclusion of real-world social issues, and portrayal of frontline health care workers as heroic, if flawed, people who nobly fight to save their patients amid chaotic circumstances.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Will studios abandon new work for memeslop or nobly resist a descent into IP-management nothingness?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That distinction is still a totally voluntary one to make as it has not yet been legally codified, despite the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s guidelines, but major companies like Nikka and Suntory abide by them.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta warning that some vehicles marketed as e-bikes may legally qualify as motorcycles or mopeds under state law.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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“Ethically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethically. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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