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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
Palmer has more polish and moxie this season — plus, quite a few extra miles per hour.
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Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Yet for all of Adam Driver’s moxie, the character never entirely gels.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
But for all her moxie, Starra’s still learning that the Lady Train is not exempt from the rules of the game.
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Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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
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Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Yet for all of Adam Driver’s moxie, the character never entirely gels.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
But for all her moxie, Starra’s still learning that the Lady Train is not exempt from the rules of the game.
—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moxie
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State test scores for the 2025-26 school year are coming back, and Georgia public schools are part of a national pattern of declining reading and math skills.
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The Rangers are adding Espinal for his valuable defensive versatility and contact skills, aiming to bolster their infield depth.
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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Deadheading helps redirect energy to the plant, improving overall vigor and reducing disease risk.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
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Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.
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But Upchurch, with more than two decades of Medicare expertise, doesn't blame beneficiaries for not paying attention or for assuming Wellcare's messages were bogus.
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The revolutionary leaders proved their character with sacrifice and bravery.
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Without their bravery and will to stand up to England, the most powerful military force in history up to that time, and fight for their right to be free, our United States of America would be a much different place.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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The technology still has to prove itself on safety, but the ride experience now counts too.
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Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).
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The medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
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“Moxie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moxie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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