PLUCKINESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

pluckiness

noun

Definition of pluckiness

as in fortitude

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Recent Examples of pluckiness The league’s innate pluckiness — the teams are named after trailblazing women — also seems to have connected with fans who have had to fight for a place in the world. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 From their first encounter, the fantastic Petrova holds her ground, playing Iris with assured pluckiness. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Twenty-five years later, that moment remains a symbol of America’s fortitude following the horrific 9/11 terror attacks that killed 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and in Somerset County, Penn.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
To lose them both to separate suicides while facing his own mortality as an active athlete requires true fortitude.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortitude

Noun

The friends haven’t seen each other in some time, though Frankie spends many an evening parked outside the hospice in his car, summoning the gumption to visit.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Slight, lightning quick and with mesmerizing ballhanding, Iverson attacked defenses on the perimeter and in the paint with equal parts of fearlessness and relentlessness, guile and gumption.

— Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of gumption

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Ceremonies across the state will honor victims, first responders, and the ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage in unimaginable circumstances.

— James Ward, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The honor, announced today, promotes the practice of investigative journalism exemplifying compassion, courage and integrity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

His career so far, though — which already includes a goal for Senegal against France at the World Cup, and a late clincher for PSG in a 2-0 win at title rivals Lens that helped seal Ligue 1 in May — promises fearlessness, creativity and skill.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
And more than anything, her new album underscores her fearlessness.

— Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of fearlessness

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