moxie

noun

ˈmäk-sē How to pronounce moxie (audio)
Definition of moxienext
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 Welch’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Crisp Apple Juice Cocktail A mocktail with moxie! — Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Palmer has more polish and moxie this season — plus, quite a few extra miles per hour. — Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 Yet for all of Adam Driver’s moxie, the character never entirely gels. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026 But for all her moxie, Starra’s still learning that the Lady Train is not exempt from the rules of the game. — Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moxie
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  1. skills
  2. courage
  3. vigor
  4. expertise
  5. bravery
  6. energy
  7. experience
  8. heroism
Noun
  • Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Dern largely dominated the five-round co-main event, demonstrating superior skills throughout the contest.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of skills
Noun
  • But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cammack, who was one of the first House Republicans with the courage to speak out about Mills, should push hard for changes.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lastly, to dull the war-mongering vigor of the Rivermen, Ormund installs small, scared little boys, ripped from their homes, all along the chemin de ronde — a baby human shield for Ser Daeron the Daring’s great army.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The significance of that approach lies in what happens when leaders resist the impulse to demonstrate their expertise.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Discussions were led by Smith and David Longo, former chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, as well as others who could bring expertise and thoughtfulness to the topic of the day.
    — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expertise
Noun
  • Much depended on your bravery, skill, road surface, and entry speed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
  • By Hal’s own admission, his bravery comes from having nothing to lose.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Highlights and experiences You could happily treat Luura as a gallery with a pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of experience
Noun
  • And yet, there the fans were, rally caps on, ready to believe in another mighty comeback—to read heroism into a story that could also be told, perhaps more accurately, in terms of swing decisions and contact points.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This reflects that sustainable organizations are built around core values and people who embody them consistently, not around individual heroism.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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