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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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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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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
Quickly: Our late game showcased the moxie of a downtrodden Jets team, one loss from elimination, routing the potent Dallas Stars 4-0 to survive and extend this series.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Just his moxie, his leadership, his ability to handle all of that.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Will Howard, Steelers Why Howard can succeed Howard played his best ball in the College Football Playoff to lead Ohio State to the national championship, so he’s got the requisite moxie to play for a proud Steelers franchise against a grueling AFC North schedule.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The album highlight, co-written by Charli XCX herself, leaps off the speaker with movement and moxie; Gomez has been part of dance hits in the past, but she’s never operated at this Boiler Room-ready frequency before, and the surprise is part of the appeal.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Just his moxie, his leadership, his ability to handle all of that.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Will Howard, Steelers Why Howard can succeed Howard played his best ball in the College Football Playoff to lead Ohio State to the national championship, so he’s got the requisite moxie to play for a proud Steelers franchise against a grueling AFC North schedule.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The album highlight, co-written by Charli XCX herself, leaps off the speaker with movement and moxie; Gomez has been part of dance hits in the past, but she’s never operated at this Boiler Room-ready frequency before, and the surprise is part of the appeal.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Israel urgently needs new, sober leadership with clear realistic vision and self-confidence—leadership capable of reading our people's soul, understanding partners' and rivals' minds, and above all, having courage to make decisions and power to implement them.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
2 June 2025
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That vision inspired the recent launch of Courage for Cam, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading hope, love, and courage to children facing pediatric cancer.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In fact, small businesses may stand to benefit even more from external expertise, especially when resources, time, and experience are limited.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The city is often criticized for lacking the depth of liquidity and industry expertise from investment analysts to accommodate such transactions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes appalling and hailed the bravery of rescuers.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Jack Stowe, a 99-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honored for his bravery of enlisting in the military at only 15-years-old.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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From turning her songs into sing-a-longs to taking a singing selfie video on a fan’s phone, the energy in the room reached another level.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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Arnault pointed out that Anderson long straddled men’s and women’s at Loewe and his signature brand, gaining experience working across both categories and ultimately orchestrating sizable teams.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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One celebrity or influencer’s experience is not a blueprint for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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