as in legal
following or according to the rules
in wrestling, biting is not sportsmanly, and will result in a forfeit
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportsmanly
Adjective
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Democratic state leaders last month agreed to stop new enrollment starting in 2026 for all low-income adults without legal status.—
Tran Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025 -
Retes became one of a number of US citizens and legal permanent residents detained or arrested in the tense raids amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown – with some arrested without explanation and with no way to contact their families, immigrant advocacy groups say.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Human decision making includes context, experience and moral reasoning.—
Haider Ali,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This gap is a moral issue and a missed opportunity.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The fair is known for it's annual theme and themed days with coordinating events, activities and sometimes even deals.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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But, to be fair, neither can any of the best ice cream makers out there.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Judges must prepare to spot obvious AI red flags Until courts figure out how to navigate AI—a process that may look different from court to court—Browning advocates for more education and ethical guidance for judges to steer their use and attitudes about AI.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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Similarly, the ethical OM Project line from 1997 and 1998 was forward-looking.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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“Sportsmanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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