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
Secretary Hegseth has talked a lot about restoring the warrior ethos.
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/ Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
As the international spotlight increases on Massey’s work and the vibrancy of Detroit’s art, music, architecture, and ethos, Massey loves that the city’s authenticity and originality remain at its heart.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Despite being dropped by his label shortly after the release of Bad Contestant, he’s managed to spin that moment into a positive and collaborative ethos, one that has carried him through a trajectory that has been anything but conventional.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Yugo promised the hatchback will be true to the brand’s traditional budget ethos, with only two doors in the B-segment (or subcompact) market.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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/ Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
As the international spotlight increases on Massey’s work and the vibrancy of Detroit’s art, music, architecture, and ethos, Massey loves that the city’s authenticity and originality remain at its heart.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Despite being dropped by his label shortly after the release of Bad Contestant, he’s managed to spin that moment into a positive and collaborative ethos, one that has carried him through a trajectory that has been anything but conventional.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 15 May 2025
Yugo promised the hatchback will be true to the brand’s traditional budget ethos, with only two doors in the B-segment (or subcompact) market.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 12 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
Noun
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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 30 May. 2025.
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