sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌship 
: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
Examples of sportsmanship in a Sentence
He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
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The initial scoring amendment that awarded the bronze medal to Chiles inspired one of the most popular sportsmanship moments of the Paris Olympics.
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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
The spirit of mutual support and sportsmanship can be found throughout the Olympic Games, as evidenced so well in this photo from Bercy Arena today.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2024
The All-England Club Lawn Tennis Club emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect for everyone involved in the Grand Slam.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Advertisement John Lalonde Camarillo :: One of the great sportsmanship moments in Olympic history was high jumpers Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi sharing the gold medal after tying in Tokyo.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
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Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
The spirit of mutual support and sportsmanship can be found throughout the Olympic Games, as evidenced so well in this photo from Bercy Arena today.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2024
The All-England Club Lawn Tennis Club emphasizes good sportsmanship and respect for everyone involved in the Grand Slam.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Advertisement John Lalonde Camarillo :: One of the great sportsmanship moments in Olympic history was high jumpers Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi sharing the gold medal after tying in Tokyo.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sportsmanship
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“Sportsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsmanship. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspō(ə)rt-smən-ˌship
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-
: fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behavior in winning or losing
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