work ethic
noun
: a belief in work as a moral good : a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard
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Asked what gave him the confidence to go out and score 30 against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Suns on Wednesday, Martin credited his work ethic.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
For example, work ethic stereotypes can influence the performance ratings of certain individuals.
—Nick Leighton, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Lake Street Dive’s ascent from its music school roots to Manhattan’s largest concert stage is a story of an old-fashioned work ethic in an era of overnight TikTok stars.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
But all those guys, [Steve] Carell, his work ethic on The Big Short was really impressive; Cate Blanchett on Carol.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
For example, work ethic stereotypes can influence the performance ratings of certain individuals.
—Nick Leighton, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Lake Street Dive’s ascent from its music school roots to Manhattan’s largest concert stage is a story of an old-fashioned work ethic in an era of overnight TikTok stars.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
But all those guys, [Steve] Carell, his work ethic on The Big Short was really impressive; Cate Blanchett on Carol.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Work ethic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20ethic. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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