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
Further, students should embrace their true voice in the letter, showing their quirks, personality, and spunk.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Like things could change for the better if only a few teenagers with the right balance of spunk and smarts showed up.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
At the same time, fresh ideas emerging from young professionals light up communication strategies with spunk and vitality.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Like things could change for the better if only a few teenagers with the right balance of spunk and smarts showed up.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
At the same time, fresh ideas emerging from young professionals light up communication strategies with spunk and vitality.
—Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunk
Noun
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The courage to stay invested separates those who enjoy compounding from those who sell at the worst time.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Detroit needs fresh leadership, with the courage to do what career politicians couldn’t.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Turturro’s career is defined by thoughtful storytelling and grit.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Leeds looked the physically stronger and more cohesive team, and also showed the grit Farke’s Norwich sides never quite projected in the Premier League.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Players such as Ally Watt and Prisca Chilufya will be asked to step up and help fill the goal-scoring void, and Marta has displayed the fortitude to carry the club when needed.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Trotman credits her team’s fortitude and loyalty with helping the business bounce back.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Behind her dark wardrobe and dour demeanor lies benevolence and bravery.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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These lessons were often one-sided, focusing on the bravery and hardship of the colonizers.—
Shilo Kino
August 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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Before the explosion of survival games, Snake Eater featured systems for healing your wounds, eating food to regain stamina, and swapping outfits for camouflage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some people can lose stamina, but Erik is there for every single detail of the hundreds or thousands of versions that these things go through.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Russia's icebreaker fleet far outstrips that of any other military, an example of the country's determination to dominate the region.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Gene has gone on to reference this moment from her first date as a symbol of Jerry’s determination.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Spunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunk. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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