as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
the company needs a new leader with the gumption and know-how that comes from experience
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Recent Examples of gumption
But nobody could deny the men’s enthusiasm and gumption, and members of the Hooligan Navy came to embrace the nickname with pride.
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The triumph and curse of Broad City was in capturing that mid-to-late Obama feeling, when the world seemed like a playground for any young person with gumption and imagination.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Her freed slave ancestors had gumption and a vision.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
The first-time leading lady, who has cerebral palsy herself, instills her character with effervescence, gumption and a winning, earnest sincerity.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The triumph and curse of Broad City was in capturing that mid-to-late Obama feeling, when the world seemed like a playground for any young person with gumption and imagination.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Her freed slave ancestors had gumption and a vision.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
The first-time leading lady, who has cerebral palsy herself, instills her character with effervescence, gumption and a winning, earnest sincerity.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumption
Noun
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India’s Nifty 50 index climbed around 0.8% ahead of the country’s Union Budget on Saturday, in which the government has to balance fiscal prudence with economic stimulus.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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That prudence paid off earlier this week when China’s DeepSeek unveiled its free AI open-source technology.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Art was also full of wisdom with an impeccable memory and mind that was sharp as a tack, right up until the very end.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, their commonalities rest in their ability to uniquely instill wisdom into the next generation of students.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Most of the actors in the film are alumni of the theatre program from the film, which led Alexander and Quesada to focus on the sense of freedom after rehabilitation for the song.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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How can home health employees restore a sense of well-being for their clients in an environment where every familiar touchpoint is gone?—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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During each episode, viewers will watch firsthand as Turner uses her skills to transform properties and David uses his wits to find homes that meet client needs.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Humphries’ wit and grandeur is evident in every item.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Gumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumption. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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