as in brave
informal
having or showing a lot of courage or determination
A plucky young man who never gave up on his dream.
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Recent Examples of plucky
And the beloved blockbuster Titanic, now nearly 30 years old, guarantees that he will forever be cemented in our collective consciousness as the plucky Jack.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
That the Broncos are plucky, but not ready for primetime.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
What are two plucky boys to do?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
These artists no doubt saw themselves in the plucky perspective that Swift’s lyrics conveyed.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
That the Broncos are plucky, but not ready for primetime.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
What are two plucky boys to do?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
These artists no doubt saw themselves in the plucky perspective that Swift’s lyrics conveyed.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plucky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plucky
Adjective
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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For those brave scientists who study snakes–aka herpetologists–the mechanics behind the reptiles’ fast fangs are more fascinating than fear-inducing.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brown makes a compelling case that we’re not wired for this level of uncertainty, and risk losing focus on the core values of courageous and sustainable leadership.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a fearless and courageous person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Despite the valiant efforts, catch-up hockey does not become them.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Loving father, fearless adventurer Chefitz and his wife came to Miami in 1974 for a job at Florida International University for Walli.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Incredibly principled and fearless.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Continuing with immunotherapy, Shahi remains determined to maintain her health since managing the numerous side effects from her treatments and medications comes with its challenges.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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And soon, a determined and motley crew sets out to test Vahid’s hunch.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And yet, welcoming that idea can shock the system because our popular conception of the American Revolution is so often encased in bloodless, gallant myth.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with a swift and resolute response.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Such welcome candidness to questions of spirituality is enough to move even a resolute non-believer like me.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The shows share a preoccupation with the heroic potential of oddballs and burnouts, one that has kept Horses galloping for five seasons (and two more are in the works).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the group’s journey abruptly ended when a man broke his femur after he was hit by a small avalanche, prompting a heroic rescue effort.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Plucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plucky. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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