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
Notre Dame made an ethos out of it.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The company’s ethos is centered on significantly shortening the drug discovery and development process, ultimately creating medicines to treat the most significant killers, starting with aggressive cancers like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Sep. 2025
Staying true to its eco-conscious ethos, all packaging is made from recycled materials.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Neon’s in-house ethos, said Quinn, is a form of non-groupthink.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The company’s ethos is centered on significantly shortening the drug discovery and development process, ultimately creating medicines to treat the most significant killers, starting with aggressive cancers like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Sep. 2025
Staying true to its eco-conscious ethos, all packaging is made from recycled materials.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Neon’s in-house ethos, said Quinn, is a form of non-groupthink.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
Noun
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Millennials and GenZ are challenging societal norms based on lessons learned from previous generations.—
Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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For Jung, the dynamic represents a reversal of some traditional gender norms.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Spare us the lesson in morality on peace if your goal is escalation.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Shakur being remembered as a pillar of morality, beauty, and justice that was still, at the end of the day, human with her own emotions, and beauty routines, makes her impact everlastingly powerful.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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