esprit de corps
noun
es·prit de corps
i-ˌsprē-də-ˈkȯr 
: the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group
Examples of esprit de corps in a Sentence
The troops showed great esprit de corps.
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Keeping the timeline straight while shooting out of sequence was a challenge — but the film was buoyed by an esprit de corps.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
The two of them share the most obvious esprit de corps in the band, but there was plenty to be said for the others’ contributions.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
The encampments shared a ragged esprit de corps, but Jungle reality often punctured romantic illusion.
—Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The switch to an all-volunteer force was also meant to raise the military’s esprit de corps.
—Juan Quiroz, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2024
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
The two of them share the most obvious esprit de corps in the band, but there was plenty to be said for the others’ contributions.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024
The encampments shared a ragged esprit de corps, but Jungle reality often punctured romantic illusion.
—Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The switch to an all-volunteer force was also meant to raise the military’s esprit de corps.
—Juan Quiroz, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for esprit de corps
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esprit de corps
noun
es·prit de corps
is-ˌprēd-ə-ˈkō(ə)r
-ˈkȯ(ə)r
: enthusiastic devotion of members to a group and strong regard for the honor of the group
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