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
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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
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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Speaking of what might be in store for the future, Ordonez does have words of wisdom for the next generation of CFOs.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The prevailing wisdom going into tonight was that Boston had figured itself out, and that the Celtics were about to put their superiority on display the rest of the way.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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According to sources, Shell did float the idea about dropping the 10 PM hour with CBS executives but that was put to rest after he was presented with detailed arguments — and data — why programming the time slot makes financial sense for the network.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But the marathon markup had all the trappings of the previous endurance contest, featuring waves of emergency takeout, loads of caffeine and plenty of grumpy lawmakers who sought unique ways to make it through the gauntlet with their wits intact.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush's enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Gumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumption. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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