pluckiness

noun

Definition of pluckinessnext
as in fortitude

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pluckiness
  1. fortitude
  2. grit
  3. gumption
  4. spunk
  5. mettle
  6. courage
  7. heroism
  8. pluck
Noun
  • European leaders are backing Ukraine as a matter of self-defense, and for Harris to stand arm in arm with them would demonstrate far more fortitude than Trump.
    Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
  • For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of fortitude
Noun
  • Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket.
    Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Johnson added 12 points after repeatedly driving for layups, Dylan Andrews made two three-pointers on the way to 14 points and Sebastian Mack added 12 points to go with his trademark grit off the bench.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of grit
Noun
  • In this mix of home-invasion terror and slasher picture, Kate Siegel puts a different spin on the usual horror heroine as an author unable to hear or speak but who has plenty of gumption when she's stalked in her home by a masked killer. 66.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Researchers have time and again observed that the public, and perhaps especially the American public, is drawn to stories in which an average person, through some combination of luck and gumption, trounces a far more formidable opponent in a lopsided conflict.
    Jared Sullivan, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of gumption
Noun
  • Recently headlining Afropunk New York 2024, the singer has yet to lose her spunk.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Paul Robeson was called all of the above, in addition to the more familiar slurs applied to a Black man who showed a little spunk in a Jim Crow culture.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of spunk
Noun
  • Musk, whose growing political apparatus has already proved its mettle, will gain more than just an ally in the White House.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The race will undoubtedly be a true test of Hamlin's mettle.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of mettle
Noun
  • 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
  • Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • The movie is full of humor and pluck, but nothing emotionally gut-wrenching.
    Jason Parham, WIRED, 15 Aug. 2018
  • The opening acoustic guitar plucks have little low-mid resonance or string texture in the higher frequencies.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
Definition of pluck
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