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
Maddie is a feral woman with a lot of gumption, who is a fighter and a survivor.
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Do the Angels have the gumption to try again and attempt to land a superstar like Guerrero?
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
But Vera is defined mainly by her unyielding gumption, which becomes tiresomely one-note.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
An innovator or entrepreneur represents gumption, creativity, energy, and vision.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gumption
Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Do the Angels have the gumption to try again and attempt to land a superstar like Guerrero?
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
But Vera is defined mainly by her unyielding gumption, which becomes tiresomely one-note.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
An innovator or entrepreneur represents gumption, creativity, energy, and vision.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumption
Noun
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Exercising that prudence requires the consideration of several factors.—
Ellen P. Aprill,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, an additional layer of wisdom has significantly enriched my perspective: Stoicism.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The wisdom distilled in those lines, Brook personally handed over to a younger generation.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Traveling the world to exotic destinations can be filled with excitement along with a sense of wonder and discovery.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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All the Gemstones’ senses of grandeur are stunning and don’t quite match up to what’s happening.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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With sharp wit, bold music, and intimate character portrayals, the show breaks stereotypes and offers a rare, multifaceted depiction of Muslim women unlike most representations in Western media.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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As Mortensen talked, her children cut in, sharing stories about their mother’s influence and wit.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Gumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumption. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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