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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
New coach Anthony Price is confident that his players have the moxie and grit to fight out of last place.
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Displaying the type of moxie that would make Lyanna Mormont proud, Oscar outmaneuvers Daemon in a meeting with the Riverlords, who hate Daemon and Lord Blackwood (Jack Parry-Jones) for their crimes against the innocent and demand justice.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 29 July 2024
Look no further than Scarlett Johansson, who can use her husky voice to evoke vintage Hollywood yet knows how to put an ironic spin on stereotypical Sixties moxie.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
As Krystal Stubbs, a middle-class Orlando widow who schemes her way to the top of a multilevel-marketing scam, Dunst dons a decadent southern timbre and enough moxie to power Disney World.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Displaying the type of moxie that would make Lyanna Mormont proud, Oscar outmaneuvers Daemon in a meeting with the Riverlords, who hate Daemon and Lord Blackwood (Jack Parry-Jones) for their crimes against the innocent and demand justice.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 29 July 2024
Look no further than Scarlett Johansson, who can use her husky voice to evoke vintage Hollywood yet knows how to put an ironic spin on stereotypical Sixties moxie.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
As Krystal Stubbs, a middle-class Orlando widow who schemes her way to the top of a multilevel-marketing scam, Dunst dons a decadent southern timbre and enough moxie to power Disney World.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
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This approach enabled the robots to develop highly effective climbing skills more quickly and efficiently.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ask questions about how the company helps its employees grow and develop their skills, and inquire about the average tenure of team members.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Quantum computing requires expertise across multiple domains, including hardware, software and algorithms.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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In many ways, this reflects a shift in consumer expectations, with younger customers placing a premium on experiences over products.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Separated a documentary film directed by Errol Morris Adam Kirsch In Search of Fullness In his new book, the philosopher Charles Taylor looks at modern poetry as a unique record of spiritual experience in a secular age.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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Senior Dog Found Stranded in Canal with Almost 'No Chance of Survival' Recovers and Gets the 'Best Life' Even after this amazing act of heroism, Moogan is still available for adoption.Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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About the heroism of Spotted Tail and Iron Shell, for instance, who fought side by side against the soldiers.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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