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 has also influenced how Nkanga thinks of sculpture itself—not as an inert entity, but something that lives both physically and conceptually.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 3 May 2025
Handler’s ethos is simple: lean into discomfort, prioritize emotional honesty and don’t be afraid to leap.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 2 May 2025
Some of these ethos appear to extend to family members as well.
—Anne Ritter, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
This same ethos comes through when dining at the resort, as executive chef Andrés Donoso Cancino works almost exclusively with Chilean producers and grows fruits in the hotel’s garden, including pomegranates and figs.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 3 May 2025
Handler’s ethos is simple: lean into discomfort, prioritize emotional honesty and don’t be afraid to leap.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 2 May 2025
Some of these ethos appear to extend to family members as well.
—Anne Ritter, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
This same ethos comes through when dining at the resort, as executive chef Andrés Donoso Cancino works almost exclusively with Chilean producers and grows fruits in the hotel’s garden, including pomegranates and figs.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 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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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Global Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive still for the film, described as a harrowing and timely meditation on the collapse of morality in wartime, and the cost of survival when humanity itself is on the brink.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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