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ethos

noun

ˈē-ˌthäs

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 This ethos defines Spice Lab Tokyo, his Ginza laboratory where spices bridge the gap between Japanese seasons. —

Nupur Singh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026 While many assume the low-tech ethos (and baking prowess) to have Amish roots, the Knaus family, who founded and long operated the farm, are Dunkers, or members of the Old German Baptist Brethren, a conservative Anabaptist faith with similar modest lifestyle roots. —

Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 Furnishings depart from the house’s ethos of organic architecture. —

Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026 His designs have been recently seen on celebrities both in sync with the brand’s ethos and more unexpected names. —

Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethos

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Allam, a 32-year-old Durham County Commissioner, is running to the left of Foushee, 69, framing her candidacy as part of a broader rejection of longtime Democratic norms.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
At a geopolitical level, efforts to establish norms for AI use in the military domain have been uneven.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026