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also chutzpa
or hutzpah
or hutzpa
as in gall
shameless boldness
had the chutzpah to demand that he be treated as a special case and be given priority in settling his insurance claim
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Recent Examples of chutzpah
That is what makes Operation Spiderweb such a breathtaking combination of chutzpah and expertise.
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Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
The most important qualification of all is chutzpah.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
With characteristic chutzpah, Hepburn angled for larger roles than she would otherwise be considered for by arguing that her friends and family would fill the auditorium.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
Best Amazon Kitchen Deals The Big Spring Sale is the perfect time to replace any old kitchen gadgets and cookware that has since lost its chutzpah.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chutzpah
Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
The most important qualification of all is chutzpah.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
With characteristic chutzpah, Hepburn angled for larger roles than she would otherwise be considered for by arguing that her friends and family would fill the auditorium.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
Best Amazon Kitchen Deals The Big Spring Sale is the perfect time to replace any old kitchen gadgets and cookware that has since lost its chutzpah.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chutzpah
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chutzpah
Noun
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Two interesting examples of insects that need goldenrods are the goldenrod gall fly and the goldenrod gall moth.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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This crisis has shown us which world leaders will not only consent to this genocide, but brutally discipline their populations for having the gall to question it.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kimmie is forced to watch uncomfortably from the sideline, but Williams knew exactly how to calm her character’s nerves.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s willingness to touch such a raw nerve is astonishing.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The original and fully operation elevator is a gleaming brass-and-glass work of art with intricate ironwork.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Options include everything from this modern four-pack of brass outlet covers from Anthropologie to these nostalgic Greek revival covers from Wayfair.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mitchell prides himself on being a no-nonsense, no-bulls*** kind of man, but his attitude can sometimes come across as arrogance.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This arrogance is not just limited to tech titans.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Another member of the study panel had the audacity to endorse former President Biden for his climate policies.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The series will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men not just leveling up, but determined to become legends in the game.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Chutzpah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chutzpah. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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