as in principles
the code of good conduct for an individual or group
rigorous self-discipline was central to the ethos of the ancient Spartans
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Recent Examples of ethos
Amenities lean heavily into Banyan Tree’s wellness ethos.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The candor gave him safe passage, to some extent, and he was protected, too, by his taste, which was too dix-huitième to send him into bed with anyone whose ethos was predominantly nineteenth-century.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
As Martin recounts in her 2023 coffee-table missive Mamma Milano, the brand’s ethereal ethos was there from the start.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Charvet’s ethos is about discretion, but the clothes are not dull.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The candor gave him safe passage, to some extent, and he was protected, too, by his taste, which was too dix-huitième to send him into bed with anyone whose ethos was predominantly nineteenth-century.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
As Martin recounts in her 2023 coffee-table missive Mamma Milano, the brand’s ethereal ethos was there from the start.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Charvet’s ethos is about discretion, but the clothes are not dull.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
Noun
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Experts agree plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures are nothing to be ashamed of and transparency from celebrities is critical to dismantling unhealthy beauty norms.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mark continuously cleared blockers for Josh and the Hummer team, enabling their ability to break from tradition and norms.—
Jon McNeill,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to Everlane’s most recent impact report—which came out last April—90 percent of materials used in 2024 met the company’s lower-impact, preferred standards of recycled, organic, responsible or FSC-certified.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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But Banksy has courted a public image centered around morality, justice and guerrilla tactics — he’s often likened to Robin Hood or Batman.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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But Banksy has courted a public image centered around morality, justice and guerrilla tactics — he’s often likened to Robin Hood or Batman.—
Laurie Kellman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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