as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
had the spunk to overcome a severe physical disability
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Recent Examples of spunk
Kaari currently has over 190,000 followers keeping up with her spunk and style.
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Kara Nesvig, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Photo: Getty Images Cabello knows that a wild footwear choice is a surefire way to add some spunk to an outfit.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
After the Tokyo Olympics, both Lee and Chiles competed in college gymnastics, where the sport's hallmark intensity is often colored by team spirit, spunk and a unifying exuberance.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
The idea of the hot girl — who exudes confidence and spunk no matter the struggles in life — took off.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 July 2024
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Kara Nesvig, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Photo: Getty Images Cabello knows that a wild footwear choice is a surefire way to add some spunk to an outfit.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024
After the Tokyo Olympics, both Lee and Chiles competed in college gymnastics, where the sport's hallmark intensity is often colored by team spirit, spunk and a unifying exuberance.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
The idea of the hot girl — who exudes confidence and spunk no matter the struggles in life — took off.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunk
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The organization is meant to build girls' courage and confidence while making the world a better place.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The beauty community in Los Angeles has a lot of grit and gumption—a lot of very smart and savvy people who are business-minded as well as artistically-minded.Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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The menu takes guests on a culinary journey through Appalachia and the South with dishes like smoked trout hush puppies and roasted halibut with grits and andouille vinaigrette.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hard work, fortitude, honesty, independence, self reliance, connection to the land, and traditional masculinity are a few that come to mind.Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 29 Dec. 2024
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And that fortitude and clarity carries over into every space.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Your bravery & dedication to protecting our communities are nothing short of heroic.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden said the nation also stands with the 35 people injured in the attack and thanked first-responders for their bravery.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Large-bodied and strong, at 6-5, 235 pounds, Ortiz should have the stamina to withstand the rigors of an entire season at the big league level.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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For someone who has played sparingly, Adams’ endurance and stamina were noteworthy.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Spunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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