sportsmanlike

adjective

Definition of sportsmanlikenext
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 sportsmanlike If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries. — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsmanlike
  1. legal
  2. moral
  3. clean
  4. honorable
  5. fair
  6. ethical
Adjective
  • But legal reforms have also made a huge difference, creating safety nets for women who previously had to depend on their husbands’ livelihoods.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged with killing and dismembering the 14-year-old.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of legal
Adjective
  • More than two thousand years ago, Cicero wrote that the liberal arts provide the comprehensive knowledge and moral formation required to sustain a free society.
    — Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But more specifically, Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s poem pinpoints how pervasively violence against women is a part of civilization’s moral decay.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of moral
Adjective
  • Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • This symbolism reflected values found in many early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon societies, where generosity and the distribution of wealth were marks of honorable leadership.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Magdalen even marries an honorable man, a sea captain named Kirke.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of honorable
Adjective
  • His campaign has proposed using the state’s surplus to lower income and property taxes, increasing child care and school meal access, and supporting fair pay, benefits and stable jobs for workers.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • There is also a fair amount of misinformation circulating on social media and plenty of unanswered questions about the process as a whole — and many don’t have straightforward answers.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of fair
Adjective
  • This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • This particular iteration showcases Chopard’s signature Lucent steel and ethical rose gold on the giant 44 mm case and integrated bracelet, giving it a distinctive two-tone look.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
Definition of ethical

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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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