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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
Bote, of course, had been monitoring these calls, decided he was impressed by Zoe’s moxie, and took her under his wing.
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Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Her strong opinions, deep experience and strategic moxie helped drive policy in the nation’s second-largest school system during her board service in the 1980s and since her return in 2019.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
New coach Anthony Price is confident that his players have the moxie and grit to fight out of last place.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Displaying the type of moxie that would make Lyanna Mormont proud, Oscar outmaneuvers Daemon in a meeting with the Riverlords, who hate Daemon and Lord Blackwood (Jack Parry-Jones) for their crimes against the innocent and demand justice.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 29 July 2024
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Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Her strong opinions, deep experience and strategic moxie helped drive policy in the nation’s second-largest school system during her board service in the 1980s and since her return in 2019.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
New coach Anthony Price is confident that his players have the moxie and grit to fight out of last place.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Displaying the type of moxie that would make Lyanna Mormont proud, Oscar outmaneuvers Daemon in a meeting with the Riverlords, who hate Daemon and Lord Blackwood (Jack Parry-Jones) for their crimes against the innocent and demand justice.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
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All of this will enable IT workers across many disciplines to focus on higher-value tasks, requiring skills that machines still can’t replicate.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Anna and Maryam find the courage to voice their deepest confessions aloud?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is a watershed moment that underscores the need for democracies to defend their institutions with vigor and resolve.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Free Press William Roberts, a political animal who loved Walled Lake, his wife and serving the Lord with equal vigor, died Saturday after a long illness.M.L. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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Most of these users will not have the skills or expertise to navigate a risky upgrade path, a potential need to reverse, or note the signs of an incompatibility issue that drops them off security support.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With roots in engineering and an illustrious career managing campaigns for iconic events like the Oscars and American Idol, Valdez brought a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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This gluten-free grain offers protein, healthful fats and carbs to support good health and give you lasting energy.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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There’s an interview with my parents and my sister and a look into what the energy is like backstage, and a bit of rehearsal footage as well.Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The registry provides a list of intimacy coordinators working in the screen industry in the UK and Ireland who have a certain level of experience.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rod's rescue of his ex-wife appeared to be an act of heroism.Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Few actors make self-torture feel like a kind of heroism. 27.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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