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Recent Examples of ethically
In all seriousness, Pascal’s nimble and witty performance as Martell dazzled audiences, both with his winning personality and beautiful, ethically non-monogamous relationship with princess Ellaria Sand.
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Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
America has the opportunity to be the partner of choice in every one of these instances—setting the global benchmark for reliable, traceable and ethically governed rare earth supply chains.
—Young Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
There are ways to conduct drug studies ethically in pregnant or breastfeeding people.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
What would be new, albeit highly ethically complicated, is a fleet of bots that are operating centrally on behalf of the large platforms, in police, referee, or service roles.
—John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Perhaps his conclusion that nothing beyond humans could possibly be conscious is ethically questionable.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Many walk the line of companionship and therapy, blurring intimacy boundaries therapists ethically would not.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The latter — ethically sourced from the founder’s family farm in the Pantanal, Brazil — is plied into sculptural accessories by master artisans in Santa Croce, Italy.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
All the diamonds were ethically sourced, meaning they were mined in a way that didn’t exploit workers or the environment.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
America has the opportunity to be the partner of choice in every one of these instances—setting the global benchmark for reliable, traceable and ethically governed rare earth supply chains.
—Young Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
There are ways to conduct drug studies ethically in pregnant or breastfeeding people.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
What would be new, albeit highly ethically complicated, is a fleet of bots that are operating centrally on behalf of the large platforms, in police, referee, or service roles.
—John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Perhaps his conclusion that nothing beyond humans could possibly be conscious is ethically questionable.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Many walk the line of companionship and therapy, blurring intimacy boundaries therapists ethically would not.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The latter — ethically sourced from the founder’s family farm in the Pantanal, Brazil — is plied into sculptural accessories by master artisans in Santa Croce, Italy.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
All the diamonds were ethically sourced, meaning they were mined in a way that didn’t exploit workers or the environment.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethically
Adverb
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In the final stretch of New York City’s mayoral race, the attacks against Zohran Mamdani have crossed a line—not just politically, but morally.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 Oct. 2025
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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Some trappers focus on humane, live-capture and relocation for nuisance animals, while others are licensed hunters who can legally trap and kill animals during hunting seasons.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pledge is a moral commitment rather than a legally binding contract—participants sign an open letter explaining their reasons for giving.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ethically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethically. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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