variants
also chutzpa
or hutzpah
or hutzpa
as in gall
shameless boldness
had the chutzpah to demand that he be treated as a special case and be given priority in settling his insurance claim
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Recent Examples of chutzpah
For the most part, director and co-screenwriter James Mangold — along with co-screenwriter Jay Cocks — do a commendable job showing how the iconic Bob Dylan is not only talented but rather prickly and arrogant — a creative force with the talent and chutzpah to ennoble change.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, Wyden said chutzpah can help not just his colleagues at the Capitol, but all Americans, build better lives for themselves.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
The ball whistling just past the post seemed almost incidental to those admiring his chutzpah.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Berger’s multiyear column possesses a sustained inner chutzpah that will be especially noticeable to anyone who has written professionally and consistently about art for any significant length of time.
—Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, Wyden said chutzpah can help not just his colleagues at the Capitol, but all Americans, build better lives for themselves.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
The ball whistling just past the post seemed almost incidental to those admiring his chutzpah.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Berger’s multiyear column possesses a sustained inner chutzpah that will be especially noticeable to anyone who has written professionally and consistently about art for any significant length of time.
—Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chutzpah
Noun
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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The song played a pivotal part in Gaga: Five Foot Two, her 2017 Netflix documentary, where its mixed reception seemed to strike a nerve with her.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Avanti had also gradually developed a crooked smile — the result, Dr. Lee tells PEOPLE, of the tumor invading the nerves in her neck.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The 74-inch table seats six people comfortably and is crafted from reclaimed pine wood and steel legs with a brass finish for a timeless antique look.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Unlike Proctor, who continues to be pampered and coddled by the brass for his atrocious misbehavior, Cournoyer was run out of the State Police.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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They are fueled by audacity, resilience, and an ability to pivot in the face of failure.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s natal Venus is at the heart of her unapologetic approach to love, fame and self-expression, fueling her audacity, adventure and fierce originality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Chutzpah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chutzpah. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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