1
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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2
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
No one with the moxie to get from the Baltimore Beltway to Hollywood Hills, where Kramer lives with his husband, the academic and civic leader Peter Cipkowski, lacks the confidence that is a major part of magnetism.
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Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024
All of it was evidence that the quarterback has the requisite moxie to meet game-defining moments in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
After the win, McBride described the moxie the Lynx own.
—David Close, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Bote, of course, had been monitoring these calls, decided he was impressed by Zoe’s moxie, and took her under his wing.
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
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Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024
All of it was evidence that the quarterback has the requisite moxie to meet game-defining moments in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
After the win, McBride described the moxie the Lynx own.
—David Close, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Bote, of course, had been monitoring these calls, decided he was impressed by Zoe’s moxie, and took her under his wing.
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Millions of women benefited from her courage and determination.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Texas fascinates with its famous hubris, its huge distances, its undeniable vigor, its wealth, and its sense of always being on some kind of cutting-edge.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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By 2023, when Mr. DeSantis was Mr. Trump’s main rival for the Republican nomination, Ms. Wiles and her team were pursuing him with vigor.—
Elisabeth Bumiller,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Barthelemy's own expertise is in the application of statistical physics to complex systems, as well as the emerging science of cities.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Wyle: Somewhere between a third and a half of these scripts get farmed out to Dr. Joe Sachs, who puts the medical terminology and who does what in the scene based on the hierarchy and the level of expertise of the character, and the internal friction between the characters.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Marks will be given to chart all manner of qualities and characteristics such as ball control, passing, heading, vision, movement, strength, bravery, leadership.—
Philip Buckingham,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Working on Lynch’s set required a level of bravery that the shy girl from Chicago had not drawn on before.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then factor in your activity level (from sedentary to very active) to estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)—the calories needed to maintain your current weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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As a coach who works with thousands of Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) folks each year, my experience of these generations defies derogatory stereotypes that many believe.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Rotunda painting of General Washington giving up power, Lincoln's Bible, acts of heroism in service of democratic ideals, nourishment from the past to the present.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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In an extraordinary act of heroism, two officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) braved freezing waters in Gulf County to rescue 30 sea turtles that were caught in historic cold temperatures.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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