as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
had the spunk to overcome a severe physical disability
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Recent Examples of spunk
After the Tokyo Olympics, both Lee and Chiles competed in college gymnastics, where the sport's hallmark intensity is often colored by team spirit, spunk and a unifying exuberance.
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Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
The idea of the hot girl — who exudes confidence and spunk no matter the struggles in life — took off.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 July 2024
Kalia Davis’ spunk is a positive sign after injuries delayed his NFL entry.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 May 2024
On Easter, Yarl was full of spunk, hiding eggs in his aunt’s backyard for his younger cousins.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
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Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
The idea of the hot girl — who exudes confidence and spunk no matter the struggles in life — took off.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 July 2024
Kalia Davis’ spunk is a positive sign after injuries delayed his NFL entry.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 May 2024
On Easter, Yarl was full of spunk, hiding eggs in his aunt’s backyard for his younger cousins.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spunk
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Her performance becomes a celebration of not just her talent, but the grit and heart that have defined her journey.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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The new term for this is grit, but it's also called discipline and persistence.Michael Brainard, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Despite his mental fortitude, Leroy isn’t a physical match for Tony.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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European leaders are backing Ukraine as a matter of self-defense, and for Harris to stand arm in arm with them would demonstrate far more fortitude than Trump.Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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However, spending an hourglass boosts your stamina and shortens the wait time.PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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The caffeine high felt from drinking coffee comes from adrenaline and cortisol running through your body, which provides you with stamina and euphoria.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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This guide will break down the car accident laws every driver should know, from fault determination to insurance requirements, legal liabilities, and what to do following an accident.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Few modern artists do so much to persuade us that creative endeavor is a struggle—an anxious wrestling with the stubborn materials to hand, and a determination to plow on.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Spunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunk. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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