sportsmanlike

adjective

Definition of sportsmanlikenext
as in legal
following or according to the rules admired by the fans for his sportsmanlike conduct on the ice

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Recent Examples of sportsmanlike If festive pride persists, it is no longer connected to a country, empire, culture, or race, but the unique traditions of individual municipalities, pitted against one another in fierce but friendly, sportsmanlike rivalries. — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsmanlike
  1. legal
  2. moral
  3. clean
  4. honorable
  5. fair
  6. ethical
Adjective
  • The whipsawing legal battle could have major ramifications for the midterms.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of legal
Adjective
  • The psychological thriller, which Zeller wrote, produced and directed, follows the emotional and moral challenges faced by a couple in an increasingly uncertain world.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His words were interpreted as a kind of political and moral mission spurred by his son’s death.
    — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of moral
Adjective
  • The clarifying formula also removes mineral deposits left behind by hard water, creating a cleaner foundation for hair with more natural movement.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Even her decision to send Bernard out to clean feels more vindictive than logical.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • Initially receiving a general discharge, Matlovich’s status was later elevated to honorable.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s standpoint, Canada had no honorable alternative.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of honorable
Adjective
  • As the stock approaches fair value and its potential gains become more limited, the investor could sell more calls to collect additional income.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But some Venezuelans are questioning if the deal's terms are fair.
    — Julia Simon, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fair
Adjective
  • Modern interpreters have read his 10 heads as signifying his vast knowledge of 10 sacred texts, or alternately his 10 ethical failings, but the Ramayana account describes him as 10-headed from birth.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Talarico is hoping to raise further ethical questions about Paxton by publicizing the Unity Resources case.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ethical

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“Sportsmanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanlike. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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