spunk

Example Sentences

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Fulton said she began to receive “love letters” from fans who admired the character’s spunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

Unlike the new kid who’s got spunk and talent, Sonny has the competence to back up his flair.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

Lorelai’s spunk is presented as a secret to her success: Having been a teen mom, she drips with “up by your bootstraps” energy.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

That’s a shame for star Naomi Ackie, who gamely embodies Houston’s luminous star power, sharp spunk and, later, world-weary disillusionment.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022

The man had character and spunk and Bloom had considered him an attractive original, had always known he was the real McCoy.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols