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
Topped with dredged and fried shrimp legs, this recipe highlights the head-to-tail, zero-waste ethos of many Volos tsipouradika.
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Greg Chelmis, Saveur, 10 July 2025
This plumping and firming serum helps her channel that ethos.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 July 2025
As much as we have been born out of the mountain bike and motocross industry, the ethos of the company has always been to redefine the future.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Performance and clean ingredients are also central to the brand’s ethos.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Greg Chelmis, Saveur, 10 July 2025
This plumping and firming serum helps her channel that ethos.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 July 2025
As much as we have been born out of the mountain bike and motocross industry, the ethos of the company has always been to redefine the future.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Performance and clean ingredients are also central to the brand’s ethos.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 June 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
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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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However, Harry Potter is not a straightforward morality tale about technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Set to hit shelves in February 2026, Maryk's novel adopts the time-travel fiction of The Midnight Library and The Book of Doors while raising major questions about mortality, morality and more.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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