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
Seemingly unlike Democrats with president Donald Trump, Jon Stewart has a bone to pick with Chuck Schumer and the minority party’s lack of cohesion and gumption around fighting back against GOP legislation.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Rely On Networking And Resourcefulness The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Maddie is a feral woman with a lot of gumption, who is a fighter and a survivor.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Rely On Networking And Resourcefulness The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Maddie is a feral woman with a lot of gumption, who is a fighter and a survivor.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumption
Noun
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Lopez also has an ambitious and uninhibited way of speaking that is far removed from the prudence of players from older generations.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In over-the-top Cancun fashion, the property boasts a 40,000-square-foot spa, though its deep grounding in the traditional treatments and ancient wisdom of the region gives it purpose and peace.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As a father, Jonathan seeks to guide his son in the best possible ways, providing wisdom, humor and support whenever needed.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Such easy overlap between juror and filmmaker speaks to a wider festival goal toward building a real sense of community within the genre world.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The same substantive deficits afflict Louise-Parker, too, whose bright eyes and brusque wit are wasted in a role that’s villainous potential exists only in exposition.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Gumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumption. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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