1
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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2
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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3
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
McCarthy displayed poise and moxie despite throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown earlier in the game.
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Leavitt is an innovator, showing exceptional poise, moxie and creativity under duress.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
He’s made some dynamic throws, carried himself with franchise-face-level moxie, and also thrown a few picks and sometimes not moved the first-team offense much.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
But Eugenio Derbez — star and executive producer of the bilingual hit series — wants viewers to remember Máximo in the show's fourth and final season as a dreamer who also represents the moxie and creativity of hardworking Mexicans.
—Arturo Conde, NBC news, 23 July 2025
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Leavitt is an innovator, showing exceptional poise, moxie and creativity under duress.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
He’s made some dynamic throws, carried himself with franchise-face-level moxie, and also thrown a few picks and sometimes not moved the first-team offense much.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
But Eugenio Derbez — star and executive producer of the bilingual hit series — wants viewers to remember Máximo in the show's fourth and final season as a dreamer who also represents the moxie and creativity of hardworking Mexicans.
—Arturo Conde, NBC news, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
Noun
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Goodman’s skills behind the plate and his growth as a game caller and student of the game are not as easily measured.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Right now, people want moral courage and clear calls to action.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even in antiquity, some thinkers embodied this courage.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plants have spreading roots that benefit from division every one to three years to maintain plant vigor.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Eian Bain’s squad with Bridgewater-Raynham showed impressive vigor against a state titan in Mansfield before falling on a walk-off field goal (a 24-21 loss).—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Aman holds expertise in politics, travel, and tech news, especially in AI, advanced algorithms, and blockchain, with a strong curiosity about all things that fall under science and tech.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Peng denies such ties, and says Pony’s Chinese expertise may give it advantages in the US — despite the hostile political climate.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shepp announced that Veal earned the rare Girl Scout Saving Award, an accolade reserved for monumental acts of bravery; Veal, along with her mother, helped save the life of a Sand City Beach fisherman who lost his footing and collapsed, pulling him ashore.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The experience later prompted him to go to therapy.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The spiritual experience here, these days, happens when Joyce clocks in.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Americana, underdog heroism, and high-octane action to tell a big, fun, family story as bold as Bigfoot itself.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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His heroism is just relentless pursuit and going forward.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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