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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
Defensive moxie Unlike Butler’s offensive talents, which could be approximated by Melton, Kuminga and more shotmaking by Curry, Butler’s versatile defense cannot be replicated by just one player.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
So, yes, there’s recent evidence of his big-game moxie and big-play talent.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
His moxie and competitiveness bode well for the future.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
The audience is kept handcuffed to a protagonist who’s possessed by undeniable skill and moxie, but simply can’t get out of his own way.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
So, yes, there’s recent evidence of his big-game moxie and big-play talent.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
His moxie and competitiveness bode well for the future.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
The audience is kept handcuffed to a protagonist who’s possessed by undeniable skill and moxie, but simply can’t get out of his own way.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
Noun
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The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Women’s sports were not created because women lacked talent, discipline or courage.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Last night, those journalists showed exactly the kind of calm and courage that work demands, jumping into reporting immediately after the incident unfolded.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Squish the bags around with vigor and joy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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This process requires extensive hand labor and expertise, as the end result will be visible in the car’s appearance.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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During a press conference on May 28, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Office outlined their preparations for the tournament, and where their expertise could be needed.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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For his bravery, Liam was presented with a certificate, a Baltimore County Police plastic badge, and a plastic police officer duckie in front of his class at Honeygo Elementary School, alongside his principal, the school's student resource officer, and his mom.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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For a more exclusive experience, book the Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Stopover that lands right on the shore for a picnic and swim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Andriy Sirko, the chief neurosurgeon at Mechnikov, told me that no hospital in the world has more experience operating on patients with penetrating brain injuries: Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, his staff has performed roughly 2,500 such surgeries.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Because the engine to pay for heroism has become heroic in its own right — endlessly inventive, strategically brilliant, and almost entirely disconnected from the patient whose name appears at the top of the page.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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For Dudamel, orchestral exuberance equals heroism.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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