How to Use can-do in a Sentence

can-do

adjective

• The spirit of can-do, the spirit of … life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
• If the fiery, can-do spirit of 1883's Elsa speaks to you, this Netflix series is sure to appeal.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 25 June 2023
• In this story of can-do spirit, Stoner gets his big break through a chance meeting.
  — Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 23 Oct. 2023
• Success in your business means not giving up, but that’s more than just a spunky can-do attitude.
  — Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2023
• This can-do, persevere-at-all-costs attitude is what has made Brauer a rising star in the racing world.
  — Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
• This energy will propel you forward with a wealth of can-do spirit.
  — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2024
• Have Americans – long seen as upbeat, can-do optimists – really grown dour about the state of the nation and where it’s headed?
  — Ari Pinkus, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2024
• Your birth chart is ruled by the Sun, giving you vitality, creativity, and a can-do attitude.
  — Narayana Montúfar, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
• In one-on-one conversation, Kotick can be disarmingly funny and warm, with a Mickey Rooney-like air of can-do energy.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 May 2023
• Her mission is to help entrepreneurs create a can-do mindset, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and resilience.
  — Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
• Her TikTok and Instagram work is characterized by a can-do attitude, presenting a woman who is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty on the farm — and then take part in a beauty pageant.
  — Madison Malone Kircher Bridget Bennett, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
• Patagonia leaders say the benefits on their end are stronger employee retention, a can-do spirit in the workplace, and a greater sense of community.
  — Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2024
• With his can-do spirit winning over the doubters, Season 2 took a different tack, revealing a more complicated man behind the mustache and a deep well of sadness beneath his sunny facade.
  — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
• The actor has honed a certain kind of delusional dude in his work with Wes Anderson over the years, in which little things like talent, competence, and self-awareness take a backseat to a can-do attitude and a Category 1 level of bluster.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2023
• Instead of plowing through obstacles with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, people begin to think and act hesitantly, with more of a cover-their-butts attitude.
  — Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
• Mostly, though, Versace remains fixated, with an almost can-do attitude, on giving women a sense of confidence through clothing.
  — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2023
• The United States is often characterized by its can-do attitude and the pursuit of the American Dream–the idea that motivated individuals have the freedom to pursue their dreams and improve life for themselves and their families.
  — Clay Routledge, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024
• On a personal level, collectors say that their dolls have provided powerful, can-do examples—a common theme throughout all Barbies.
  — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 20 July 2023
• Professionalism, courtesy and a helpful, can-do attitude are key to making a lasting positive first impression.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 July 2023
• Creative joie de vivre, can-do scrap, and yes-chef precision underpin Arakawa’s menu, which expresses Japanese ingredients through French technique and fermentation.
  — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023
• His is a thoroughly American story, woven throughout with self-determination, willpower, and an indomitable can-do attitude.
  — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2023
• Skilful, English-speaking crews with a can-do attitude, inventive creators and experienced producers.
  — Marta Balaga, Variety, 16 May 2024

Last Updated: 7 Aug 2024