: the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
also
: ethic sense 1d
Examples of ethos in a Sentence
The company made environmental awareness part of its business ethos.
They are working to keep a democratic ethos alive in the community.
Recent Examples on the Web
The gallery’s initial ethos was informed by the era in which it was founded.
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Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Empowering busy parents, educators, and students to embrace this ethos requires innovative solutions.
—Liz Clark, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Empowering busy parents, educators, and students to embrace this ethos requires innovative solutions.
—Liz Clark, Fortune, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for ethos
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethos. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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