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 With bold patterns, layers, and color recently making their way back into the design conversation, Rixo integrates this ethos in a way that feels authentic and reflective of the fashion brand’s roots. Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024 This ethos of unwavering dedication is a driving force leading Voicecom to disrupt the inefficiencies of the Canadian telecom market. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 Featuring limited-edition products, custom portraits and fresh flowers, Siempre Juntos, or Together Forever, is a celebration of the Género Neutral ethos, an inclusive block party and official kickoff of the next GNLA chapter. Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 The ethos and history of surfing, connected to early royals in Hawaii, is tightly sewn to the Polynesian culture. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ethos 
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Noun
  • From celebrating newfound wisdom to quietly managing symptoms, the way women navigate menopause is shaped by cultural norms, language, and access to healthcare.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The policies, programs and cultural norms that define an organization can be the difference to attract, sustain and grow a workforce for the future as the war for talent continues to wage.
    Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Improvement is central to both standards.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024

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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethos. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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