Thesaurus results for ETHOS

ethos

noun

ˈē-ˌthäs

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 Echard’s intervention operates in direct contrast to this ethos, necessitating a pilgrimage to the top of a parking lot in Toulouse, away from most human activity, to inspect the networks of modern-day communication itself. —

Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 That anything-for-a-laugh ethos is not a flaw in his canon but its animating principle. —

Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026 Beyond the hotel itself, Faena Art—the brand’s nonprofit foundation—anchors this cultural ethos. —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 The by-hand ethos covers all the furniture and furnishings, created by local artisans guided by international designers to create contemporary versions of traditional objects. —

Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethos

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Bondi's turbulent first year at DOJ The attorney general's appearance before the committee comes one year into her tenure atop the Justice Department, a tumultuous period marked by a striking departure from the traditions and norms that have guided the department for decades.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
There were 57% of students in kindergarten through third grade that met or exceeded grade-level norms on the middle-of-year MAP test in math this year — the same percentage for reading across the same grade levels.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026