How to Use work ethic in a Sentence

work ethic

noun
  • Her work ethic is off the charts.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Her work ethic has taught me so much.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • And on top of that, their work ethic.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • And on top of that, their work ethic.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • My work ethic is that of the dim bees.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Shead raved about her work ethic.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
  • That’s what stands out the most, his work ethic.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
  • She's got great size, knows the game, work ethic's off the chart.
    — Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Nov. 2025
  • And his work ethic is unmatched out there.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Things that stand out to me are his work ethic and his motor.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Things that stand out to me are his work ethic and his motor.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Adhere to the work ethic that has served you well in the past.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2020
  • They are led by resilient people with strong work ethics.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Her work ethic is second to none.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Their work ethic is second to none.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Bryson said the other thing that stood out was his work ethic.
    — Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
  • What struck you about her work ethic or her approach to a scene?
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Kelly’s work ethic is off the charts.
    — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The work ethic of our football team, the whole space, is very high.
    — Schuyler Dixon, Chron, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Lee’s songs are full of heart, and his work ethic is second to none.
    — Thania Garcia, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2021
  • That kind of work ethic is what drew him to Sexyy in the first place.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2024
  • But his work ethic was notable.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Rashford doesn’t have the same work ethic.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Her steely work ethic was of a first-to-arrive and last-to-leave ethos.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Barni is said to have a strong work ethic, plenty of drive and a heart of gold.
    — Shawna Chen, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The work ethic never wanes; though a nine-inch growth spurt speeds up the process.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Love him or hate him, the one thing that’s not up for debate is his work ethic.
    — Rachel Epstein, Men's Health, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Her work ethic was really the first thing that caught my eye.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Feb. 2022
  • My mom was adamant about my work ethic and keeping me grounded.
    — Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
  • And those are the things that are going to instill a work ethic in her.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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