as in legal
following or according to the rules
admired by the fans for his sportsmanlike conduct on the ice
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsmanlike
Adjective
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Trump and various White House officials have repeatedly floated the idea of sending U.S. citizens to El Salvador and other places -- something legal experts have said would be flatly unconstitutional.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The Supreme Court recently banned race-conscious admissions, for example, and many colleges have moved to end race-specific scholarships after facing legal challenges.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Company executives often frame the technology not just as a moral good, but a moral imperative—a way for humans, who have driven so many species to the brink of extinction, to get square with nature.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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While Democratic lawmakers such as Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Tom Suozzi, Congressman Seth Moulton, and Senator Chris Murphy are urging their party to at least defer to the states on the issue, they’re motivated by political urgency, not a moral commitment to truth.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.—
Bette Keva,
BostonGlobe.com,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Of course, Greg/Gary is an honorable guy who would never bankrupt Belinda to teach her a lesson about greed and blackmail.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some Union soldiers attended the event, and two Union officers delivered orations, each focusing on the topic of reconciliation between the honorable foes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One tech company boosted trust scores significantly through leadership development focused on fair behaviors.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The stunning lighting fixtures became the centerpiece for the February edition of design fair Nomad Saint Moritz.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many organizations are actively working on ethical AI frameworks to address bias and ensure fair, transparent decision-making processes.—
Chaitanya Laxminarayana,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining an open dialogue around these issues is necessary to balance rapid technological advancement with crucial ethical and societal considerations.—
Francis Hellyer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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