in-your-face
adjective
: characterized by or expressive of bold and often defiant aggressiveness
in-your-face basketball
also
: aggressively intrusive
in-your-face advertising
Examples of in-your-face in a Sentence
an in-your-face attitude that sometimes puts people off
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Behind the scenes, Rajner was an in-your-face advocate, seizing every opportunity — in corridors, elevators, even restrooms — to press the issue and keep it in front of Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Paired with the elaborate action choreography and Sokolov’s fondness for in-your-face direction — think slo-mos, GoPros, and other flashy touches — the result is exciting for a while.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
His country songs manage to combine forlorn roots vibes with the in-your-face presence of BigX’s voice — which is one reason that, while rap-country crossovers have become a big trend in recent years, BigX has had particular success with them.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Jarocki had nothing but praise for the relentless Northfield girls who played in-your-face defense the entire game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Paired with the elaborate action choreography and Sokolov’s fondness for in-your-face direction — think slo-mos, GoPros, and other flashy touches — the result is exciting for a while.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
His country songs manage to combine forlorn roots vibes with the in-your-face presence of BigX’s voice — which is one reason that, while rap-country crossovers have become a big trend in recent years, BigX has had particular success with them.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Jarocki had nothing but praise for the relentless Northfield girls who played in-your-face defense the entire game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
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“In-your-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-your-face. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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