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
The president’s apparent over-arching ethos – might is right, and mine is greatest – is now demolishing geopolitical norms at speed.
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The result was versatile clothing designed to transition seamlessly from workout to workday, aligning with her quality-over-quantity ethos.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Pugh proves herself more than capable of leading a Marvel joint and this is very much her movie, though the entire ensemble play crucial parts, in keeping with the story’s ethos.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Maybe the game’s biggest blessing and potential undoing is its open-source ethos, which allows anyone to access the code and sculpt endless fanmade mods.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The result was versatile clothing designed to transition seamlessly from workout to workday, aligning with her quality-over-quantity ethos.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Pugh proves herself more than capable of leading a Marvel joint and this is very much her movie, though the entire ensemble play crucial parts, in keeping with the story’s ethos.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Maybe the game’s biggest blessing and potential undoing is its open-source ethos, which allows anyone to access the code and sculpt endless fanmade mods.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 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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The White Lotus was, as always, teeming with social commentary about the morality of the very wealthy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Trump administration officials have been defiant by turning up the dial on deportation critics through social media channels and press conferences and slamming Democrats who question the legality and morality of some deportation moves.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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