work ethic
noun
: a belief in work as a moral good : a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard
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Cristobal studies tape of every player UM signs, but Smith does a lot of the necessary legwork, because even Cristobal — with his tireless work ethic — can’t do everything.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
But despite his respect for Dončić’s talent and work ethic, James naturally would feel less comfortable with Dončić’s ball-dominance for better and for worse.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Blackhawks think highly of Mikheyev on the penalty kill, his ability to play up and down the lineup and his work ethic.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
The barrier to entry is low—with no college degree required—and can even quickly lead to six-figure success with the right work ethic.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
But despite his respect for Dončić’s talent and work ethic, James naturally would feel less comfortable with Dončić’s ball-dominance for better and for worse.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Blackhawks think highly of Mikheyev on the penalty kill, his ability to play up and down the lineup and his work ethic.
—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
The barrier to entry is low—with no college degree required—and can even quickly lead to six-figure success with the right work ethic.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for work ethic
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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