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 design embraces an ethos of understated elegance with warm wood slat ceilings, modernized Ottoman-style octagon coffee tables, and Turkish artwork from the family’s collection.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
For the next generation of women entering music, success is increasingly shaped not only by talent, but by community, mentorship, and the people willing to open doors—an ethos reflected in organizations like Girls Who Listen.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This wide range of influences allows artists to apply the ethos to a wide range of styles.
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Nick Ayres Demasi,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
Jackman, who's been a pastor for more than four decades, attributed part of the success to an ethos of the church.
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Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
For the next generation of women entering music, success is increasingly shaped not only by talent, but by community, mentorship, and the people willing to open doors—an ethos reflected in organizations like Girls Who Listen.
—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This wide range of influences allows artists to apply the ethos to a wide range of styles.
—
Nick Ayres Demasi,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2026
Jackman, who's been a pastor for more than four decades, attributed part of the success to an ethos of the church.
—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ethos
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethos
Noun
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Quakers were countercultural from the start, seeing women as having spiritual authority equal to men, challenging gender norms of the time, refusing to bear arms and committing to non-violence.
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The answer is to design new workplace norms that treat connection as a core part of how work gets done.
Noun
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
Noun
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The 22-year-old died after being detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating the country’s mandatory hijab rules, The National reported.
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Marjane depicts our terrifying teachers, the violent morality police and our collective and perpetual fear that we might be caught, hurt, arrested, killed.
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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