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 Abbott has tackled learning disabilities, student accessibility, and funding inequities with incredible empathy, and tonight’s focus on the ripple effects of the SEPTA strike and the importance of safe and reliable transportation falls in line with the show’s ethos. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025 Trading them away, even to better situations from a contention standpoint, is against the organization’s ethos. Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 The move is a strong signal to Meta employees that the company's push to make inroads with the incoming Trump administration isn't just posturing, but an ethos shift that will impact its business practices. Emily Peck, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025 The organization’s ethos, according to Guirgis, is simple: if a Democrat in Congress takes an anti-trans vote, the group will mobilize against them. Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for ethos 
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Noun
  • This might involve regular training, updates to policies to reflect changing societal norms, and feedback systems that gauge how valued your employees feel.
    Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While some leaders cling to pre-pandemic norms, citing the need for in-person collaboration, employees have tasted the flexibility of remote work and are reluctant to give it up.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • Does this force her to look more closely at herself and her own sense of morality?
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
  • At that moment, a car full of ISIS morality police — the hisbah — was passing by.
    Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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