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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
it was old-fashioned military moxie that got medical supplies to the disaster site in record time
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
a fearless journalist who denounced McCarthyism when few had the moxie to do so
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as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
say, you're full of moxie this morning!
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Recent Examples of moxie
In his bid to make Notre Dame the world’s favorite college football team, Bevacqua will be channeling all the moxie and quick thinking of the 19-year-old publicist who helped salvage Rice’s Four Horseman piece from the cultural memory hole that swallows up even the most engaging newspaper stories.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Lanning, the third-year Oregon coach, brings a winning formula and a moxie cooked up in the SEC as a newcomer to the Big Ten this season.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Although this kid seems to have some scoring moxie, Eiserman's goal scoring resume' was quite a bit bigger.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
That play confirmed to Campbell and his staff that Purdy packed the moxie to succeed at the college level.
—David Lombardi, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Lanning, the third-year Oregon coach, brings a winning formula and a moxie cooked up in the SEC as a newcomer to the Big Ten this season.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Although this kid seems to have some scoring moxie, Eiserman's goal scoring resume' was quite a bit bigger.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
That play confirmed to Campbell and his staff that Purdy packed the moxie to succeed at the college level.
—David Lombardi, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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At the end, the main attraction is Ridley, whose vigor and charisma are unmissable on a screen of any size.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Trump’s first weeks back in office, Musk has helped the president implement the unitary executive theory with speed and vigor.—
Zachary Karabell,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2025
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Why Carroll County? Carroll County was chosen because of the success and expertise of Access Carroll, recently celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving vulnerable populations with compassion and dignity.—
Leslie Simmons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Lim elaborated that the brand will benefit from L’Oréal’s expertise in global brand-building, while Touch Capital will provide strategic insights to strengthen the brand’s position in international markets.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This solid base provided by the energy of Ollie Rathbone and George Dobson helped the defence put in one of their more polished collective displays, certainly since Cambridge United’s surprise 2-2 draw at the SToK Cae Ras on December 14 heralded a notable drop-off in form.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Adjusting schedules based on chronotype After pinpointing your chronotype, Breus recommends tailoring daily activities based on periods of peak energy and productivity levels.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The company will also sell special ticket packages that include admission to all three events, with On Location also selling VIP experiences.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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This late-night experience can get even more exciting with a hybrid DJ set, special dancers with disco-ball heads, and unique presentations of after-hours snacks.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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