as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
the company needs a new leader with the gumption and know-how that comes from experience
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Recent Examples of gumption
In addition to curiosity and resourcefulness, Perino says writing skills and a healthy dose of gumption can sometimes produce good results.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Seemingly unlike Democrats with president Donald Trump, Jon Stewart has a bone to pick with Chuck Schumer and the minority party’s lack of cohesion and gumption around fighting back against GOP legislation.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Rely On Networking And Resourcefulness The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Seemingly unlike Democrats with president Donald Trump, Jon Stewart has a bone to pick with Chuck Schumer and the minority party’s lack of cohesion and gumption around fighting back against GOP legislation.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Rely On Networking And Resourcefulness The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The answer to this question lies in networking, the ability to digest complexity and gumption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumption
Noun
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Managing The Risk Of Abuse While the benefits of letting customers keep unwanted products are compelling, CMOs must balance generosity with prudence.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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People listen more attentively to the vice president than the assistant, regardless of their wisdom.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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There are many great cocktail books out there, penned by incredibly talented bartenders who are more than willing to share their wisdom.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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These questions are helping businesses turn everyday items into brand moments and, in some cases, into movements created through commonality and a sense of community. 5.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Such easy overlap between juror and filmmaker speaks to a wider festival goal toward building a real sense of community within the genre world.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Greater intelligence, wit, compassion, principles, and humanity enter our lives through book authors.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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For over three decades, Kym Whitley has moved through Hollywood with an unmistakable mix of warmth, wit, and work ethic.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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“Gumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumption. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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