pluckiness

noun

Definition of pluckinessnext
as in fortitude

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  1. fortitude
  2. grit
  3. gumption
  4. spunk
  5. mettle
  6. courage
  7. heroism
  8. pluck
Noun
  • His exceptional professionalism and physical and mental fortitude inspired his soldiers to follow him willingly.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Inspired by the true story of the 1960s fight for Civil Rights through the eyes of the girls who reinvigorated the struggling movement through the power of magical thinking, friendship, faith and fortitude.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fortitude
Noun
  • High-pressure in commerce requires the same level of mental grit and discipline.
    Boris Kreiman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Her storylines involved deep vulnerability, immense grit, and intense personal grudges that often got her character into trouble with both her family and the law.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of grit
Noun
  • 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
Definition of gumption
Noun
  • His spunk and verve have attracted comedian Nikki Glaser who dropped by to cheer him on.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Recently headlining Afropunk New York 2024, the singer has yet to lose her spunk.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of spunk
Noun
  • The iconic holiday tune proved its mettle once again, returning this week to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, an event her 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe commemorated Monday with a surprise flower delivery onstage in Raleigh, N.C.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • October was much better, however, and involved two matches where Flick believes his young side proved its mettle.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of mettle
Noun
  • The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Harry Potter leads not through brute force, but with courage, loyalty, and the strength of his friendships—inspiring others to stand together.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • The Carnegie Medal is the highest honor for civilian heroism and recipients or their survivors will receive a financial grant for being recognized, according to the Carnegie Hero Fund.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The Chinese geophysicist, marine technologist, robot designer, and filmmaker challenged himself to locate the sunken vessel and resurface the tale of villainy and heroism behind it.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • So when her bogus application is accepted into NASA’s super competitive astronaut training program, Rex needs luck and plenty of pluck to avoid elimination.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 July 2024
  • Taking one of America’s oldest and best-known brands into the future takes more than pluck and drive.
    Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of pluck
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