sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌship 
: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
Examples of sportsmanship in a Sentence
He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
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Myers received Green Bay’s Ed Block Courage Award, which recognizes NFL players who best exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This poor sportsmanship is documented in a preprint study from Palisade Research, an organization focused on risk assessments of emerging AI systems.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
The event not only provided a platform for talented young players to showcase their skills but also cultivated a strong sense of sportsmanship, camaraderie and leadership among all participants.
– Submitted by Irina Nizmutdinova, SDCC Board Member, SCCF Board Member
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—Magda Liszewska, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
The award is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This poor sportsmanship is documented in a preprint study from Palisade Research, an organization focused on risk assessments of emerging AI systems.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
The event not only provided a platform for talented young players to showcase their skills but also cultivated a strong sense of sportsmanship, camaraderie and leadership among all participants.
– Submitted by Irina Nizmutdinova, SDCC Board Member, SCCF Board Member
The Bravo!
—Magda Liszewska, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
The award is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sportsmanship
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“Sportsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsmanship. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspō(ə)rt-smən-ˌship
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-
: fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behavior in winning or losing
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