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ethos

[ee-thos, ee-thohs, eth-os, -ohs] / ˈi θɒs, ˈi θoʊs, ˈɛθ ɒs, -oʊs /


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"I feel like nail care has very much had a 'for women, by women' sort of ethos around it," Shapiro says.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

But a subset of early-stage founders is embracing an ethos derived from an extreme reliance on artificial intelligence: Stay small for as long as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

While Aiello helped tap Nee, who is embracing growth, he eventually started eyeing an exit for a boutique more in line with his ethos, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Her interest in Japanese fashion comes down to what she calls “the ethos that it carries” — a sense of uniqueness and an appreciation for imperfection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

George W. Bush, born in Connecticut to a life of unexampled privilege, cultivated in his dress and mannerisms the ethos of a Texan roughneck rather than the Yalie he is.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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