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ethos

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


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“The World Cup should be affordable. That’s very much part of the ethos that’s now being breached.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Shein didn’t respond to a question from Barron’s about its plans for Everlane, which caused hand-wringing among fans of the brand, who worry Shein will change Everlane’s ethos.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The recruitment of young, hungry players who would benefit the club from a performance and player trading perspective was at the heart of Edu's ethos.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The wide-openness of the system in which they rose has always distinguished America—it’s part of our mythos, our ethos, our style.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The speed with which humor dates is an index of how closely it is wired into a set of shared assumptions—and consequently how bound up with an orator’s ethos appeal.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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