Settling down and raising a family was against the ethos of the times.
Source: tatoeba (9076844)
Ethos
/ˈiθɑs/
Synonyms for "ethos" (179 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
acculturationassumptionattitudeaxiologybehavioral normbody buildbody of ideasbody-buildbrandbusiness ethicscastcharactercharacteristiccharacteristicscivilizationclimateclimate of opinioncodecode of ethicscode of morals
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common beliefcommunity sentimentcomplexcomplexioncompositionconceitconceptconceptionconclusionconsensus gentium
Interjection(1 words)
Strong matches (54)
considerationconstituentsconstitutioncrasiscultural driftcultureculture areaculture centerculture complexculture conflictculture contactculture patternculture traitdecaloguedharmadiathesisdispositionestimateestimationethic
Noun(6 words)
Related words (89)
mindmoldmoral climatemoral codemoral principlesmoralsmoresmouldmouldermouldymystiquenaturenew moralitynormnormative systemnormsnotionobservationopinionpersonal judgment
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philosophyphysiquepoint of viewpopular beliefpositionposturepracticespresumptionprevailing beliefprinciplesprofessional ethicspropertypublic beliefpublic opinionqualityreactionsentimentsightsocial ethicssocietysomatotypesortspiritspiritual climatestampstancestandardstandardsstreakstripesuchnesssystemsystem of ideassystem of theoriestempertemperamentten commandmentstendencytenortheorythinkingthoughttonetraittrait-complextypevalue systemveinviewwayway of thinkingweltanschauungworld viewzeitgeist
Noun(13 words)
moral foundationobiismphilosophiesprinciplesreputationschool cultureschool rulesspiritstandingtonetrustworthinessvaluesway of life
Adjective(2 words)
professional demeanorunwritten practices
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acculturation, ajaia, aloha, ambiance, assumption.
- Sentence evidence is available for ethos, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ethos".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ethos"
Keep "ethos" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ethos" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ethos", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ethos" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
11 entriesacademic ethosbrand ethoscivic ethoscorporate ethoscultural ethosfamily ethosnational ethosprofessional ethosregional ethosschool ethosteam ethos
Collocations
6 entriesacademic ethoscommunity ethoscultural ethosprofessional ethosschool ethosstrong ethos
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
What is the Australian ethos?
Source: tatoeba (9747233)
What's the Australian ethos?
Source: tatoeba (9747235)
How would you describe the ethos of Tatoeba?
Source: tatoeba (9747246)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ethos"?
Closest matches include acculturation, ajaia, aloha, ambiance, assumption.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ethos"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.