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 on the Web With updated takes on fish and chips, lobster rolls, and more, the Otter is a New England–inspired spot with a New York ethos. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024 Now, with a new acrostic jewelry collaboration with At Present, Jalil reintroduces his styling ethos through a conversation with the past—one where culture and deeply personal expression are worn on the body. Essence, 28 Sep. 2024 Earlier that day, Jason Cohen had mentioned to me that Tucker's had almost a punk rock ethos. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024 Illustrations throughout echo her childhood love of classic characters like Eloise (at the Plaza) and Madeline, leaning into her ethos that adults deserve a little whimsy, too. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ethos 

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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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