as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
the company needs a new leader with the gumption and know-how that comes from experience
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Recent Examples of gumption
Likewise, the skeptical reporter Darius (Plaza’s role, here given warmth and gumption by Nkeki Obi-Melekwe) and her shy, buried-in-his-laptop co-worker Arnau (Rohan Kymal) make the jump with relative grace.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Auntie Rae offers Larry a pair of tortoiseshell cat-eye lenses, and Larry wears them with gumption.
—Sarah Nechamkin, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024
Angela has that marvelous gumption, and that's one of the nice things that Jessica has.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
That's why the real winner on Sunday was Spanos for having the gumption to pay Harbaugh $80 million over five years.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
Auntie Rae offers Larry a pair of tortoiseshell cat-eye lenses, and Larry wears them with gumption.
—Sarah Nechamkin, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024
Angela has that marvelous gumption, and that's one of the nice things that Jessica has.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
That's why the real winner on Sunday was Spanos for having the gumption to pay Harbaugh $80 million over five years.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumption
Noun
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But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The internal wisdom that makes accurate decisions in small amounts of time comes from pattern recognition based on business experience.Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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So much to be thankful for in our lives: our health, our wisdom, our family.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Gumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumption. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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