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ethos

noun

ˈē-ˌthäs

Definition of ethos

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 But that ethos has been lost under different owners that had different theories for how to run the company. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 That enchantment runs deep, as each movie holds design lessons that are woven into its very ethos. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 This ethos is made most visible in Tomatoes (2020) and Oranges (2023), where friends from the credits and more appear onscreen. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 This shot diet reflected an ethos hammered by former coach Billy Donovan — shoot at the rim, shoot behind the arc or don’t shoot at all. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethos

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Much of his work deconstructs conventional representations of gender, love, social norms in mainstream cinema.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
At the same time, European natural gas storage inventories sit well below historical norms for this time of year.

— , CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of norms

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Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

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Not sincere, caring concern, and not questions about the legality or morality of Grace’s ultimatum.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Their morality, as Peter Thiel taught Sam Altman, is to become a monopoly — that’s the only true business, is to be a monopoly.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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