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 eclectic evening highlighted what is at the core of both Mosshart's artistry and Lotan's design ethos: fearless self-expression.
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Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
But Sands, who grappled with many of the same visual questions as her peers in the two most prominent avant-garde groups with which she was associated—the Camden Town Group and the Bloomsbury Group—had a different ethos.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Such was the ethos at Studio Ghibli, a work culture that prioritized tutelage even during their most expensive and stressful production yet.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
This egalitarian framework fosters deep emotional investment, democratic accountability, and long-term sustainability—principles that align seamlessly with the broader ethos of women’s sport.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
But Sands, who grappled with many of the same visual questions as her peers in the two most prominent avant-garde groups with which she was associated—the Camden Town Group and the Bloomsbury Group—had a different ethos.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Such was the ethos at Studio Ghibli, a work culture that prioritized tutelage even during their most expensive and stressful production yet.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
This egalitarian framework fosters deep emotional investment, democratic accountability, and long-term sustainability—principles that align seamlessly with the broader ethos of women’s sport.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 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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But in recent years, these norms have been weakening.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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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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Approval from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, much like the morality police, requires artists to master abstraction, ensuring their work remains powerful yet permissible.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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An anti-Disney morality tale seeks modern morality.—
Armond White,
National Review,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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