: 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
Courtesy of Ischia For his second outing Pilgrim, which opened in 2019, Nishi entrusted his protege Yurika Kitano with the kitchen and the menu, which follows the same elegant ethos as Neige d'été but with a more visible air of playfulness, particularly for dessert.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 6 July 2024
By adopting such an ethos, companies can create a secure space for creativity and innovation while protecting and respecting their community.
—Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Production designer Kevin Jenkins and cinematographer Chris Teague played key roles in making sure The Acolyte stayed true to that ethos while also giving the series its own distinctive look.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
Government policies that support blockchain technologies, while providing guardrails to deter bad actors, will encourage the progress, innovation, and entrepreneurism that are inherent to our national ethos.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 June 2024
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 6 July 2024
By adopting such an ethos, companies can create a secure space for creativity and innovation while protecting and respecting their community.
—Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2024
Production designer Kevin Jenkins and cinematographer Chris Teague played key roles in making sure The Acolyte stayed true to that ethos while also giving the series its own distinctive look.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
Government policies that support blockchain technologies, while providing guardrails to deter bad actors, will encourage the progress, innovation, and entrepreneurism that are inherent to our national ethos.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 June 2024
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“Ethos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethos. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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