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
And the front office believes Van Lith is a natural fit for the tough ethos the Sky are hoping to establish in Chicago.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Echoing the event’s ethos of challenging corporate interests and billionaires, labor organizers focused on one of the entertainment industry’s most crucial but unglamorous roles made a fiery unionization pitch to the reported 36,000 attendees.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
Most of all, though, Cave Canem is a reflection of the ethos everyone involved in it has brought to bear on the endeavor.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Working to uplift the lives of refugee children is consistent with liberal priorities, Christian mandates, and the American ethos (as similarly noted by The Baltimore Sun editorial board).
—Celene Viveros Garces, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Echoing the event’s ethos of challenging corporate interests and billionaires, labor organizers focused on one of the entertainment industry’s most crucial but unglamorous roles made a fiery unionization pitch to the reported 36,000 attendees.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
Most of all, though, Cave Canem is a reflection of the ethos everyone involved in it has brought to bear on the endeavor.
—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Working to uplift the lives of refugee children is consistent with liberal priorities, Christian mandates, and the American ethos (as similarly noted by The Baltimore Sun editorial board).
—Celene Viveros Garces, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
Noun
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Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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These norms have been shaped by a variety of sources, from the Declaration of Independence to the Sermon on the Mount.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, an extra treat out of the showcase was this exclusive interview with Bullet Train Explosion director Shinji Higuchi, who talked casting singer-actor Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and the morality behind the film.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no bedrock to build on, in the world or in morality.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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