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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
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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Keep in mind that a resume is not just a summary of your career, but rather a tool to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and potential.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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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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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The organization is meant to build girls' courage and confidence while making the world a better place.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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None of this is news to the people who hold down the fort at the once-insanely-lucrative regional sports networks, a subset of the programming ecosystem that arguably has been clobbered with more frequency and vigor than any other element.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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And taken together, his books reflect the abounding curiosity and vigor that defined his approach to life.Rick Rojas, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, international experts brought the technical and operational expertise needed to establish scalable systems.Djasur Djumaev, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the results go to show that, even with expertise, and even given access to advance information, getting things right as an investor over the short term is a tricky game.Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Your bravery & dedication to protecting our communities are nothing short of heroic.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden said the nation also stands with the 35 people injured in the attack and thanked first-responders for their bravery.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ethics reform advocates say a vigorous commission is crucial in a state where politics and the energy industry are intertwined.Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
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These moves come after the U.S. Department of the Treasury released final rules for billions in tax credits for companies involved in making hydrogen in an effort to grow the clean energy industry.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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While the measures are intended to enhance safety, their impact on Norway’s thriving cruise industry—particularly winter cruises—could be substantial, raising questions about how operators will adapt to ensure both safety and smooth experiences for passengers.David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 38-year-old, who had only five seasons of experience as a position coach and none as a coordinator?Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires First responders and emergency personnel continue to work to get the situation under control, leading to powerful and compelling pictures of heroism and devastation.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden will award Medals of Honor decades after the soldiers' acts of valor and self-sacrifice in Korea and Vietnam. Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest award for battlefield heroism, require extensive documentation and often years of advocacy by family members, comrades and members of Congress.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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