1
as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
because of the mayor's aggressiveness in tackling problems, there have been significant changes for the better
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as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
has the aggressiveness one needs to pursue a career in show business
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as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
male bettas, known for their aggressiveness, are best raised alone
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Recent Examples of aggressiveness
Thursday, the Red Wings managed to play smart hockey without sacrificing their aggressiveness.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Yet despite the cancer's aggressiveness, its hormone-sensitive nature offers a viable treatment pathway, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Critics have raised concerns about the aggressiveness of some raids, potential due-process violations, and the treatment of migrants in custody, amid growing national scrutiny of the administration’s immigration policies.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Dedich has started the last three games for the Rams and has shown his aggressiveness in the running game but allowed eight pressures in three weeks.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
This can lead to rapid mood swings, difficulty controlling emotions, aggressiveness, and outbursts.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Payton’s natural aggressiveness and creativity as a play-caller mean constantly-rotating personnel groups on initial downs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The forward is known for his physicality and aggressiveness on the ice.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Before the Bucs' preseason finale, head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders for his effort on special teams and his overall aggressiveness.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Max Bultman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Yet despite the cancer's aggressiveness, its hormone-sensitive nature offers a viable treatment pathway, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Molly Nagle, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Critics have raised concerns about the aggressiveness of some raids, potential due-process violations, and the treatment of migrants in custody, amid growing national scrutiny of the administration’s immigration policies.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Dedich has started the last three games for the Rams and has shown his aggressiveness in the running game but allowed eight pressures in three weeks.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
This can lead to rapid mood swings, difficulty controlling emotions, aggressiveness, and outbursts.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Payton’s natural aggressiveness and creativity as a play-caller mean constantly-rotating personnel groups on initial downs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The forward is known for his physicality and aggressiveness on the ice.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Before the Bucs' preseason finale, head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders for his effort on special teams and his overall aggressiveness.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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But while the two share this creation-for-creation’s-sake approach, their respective careers are also defined by lofty ambitions that bridge the worlds of music, visual art and science and beyond.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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For Walmart, the deal will help advance its AI ambitions, which have lagged behind Amazon.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The property features Techno Gym equipment (the gym girlies that get it, get it), as well as high-intensity fitness classes and sauna/steam room.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The research team also revealed that the system is optimized for 625 parametric building designs covering different energy use intensities (EUI) and geometric configurations, defined by façade area-to-volume, length-to-width, and height-to-footprint ratios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Neuroscience also reveals how collective memory and leadership dynamics can steer a society toward increasing aggression or maintaining peace.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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The song has been released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Government investment into cultural initiatives, especially in Saudi Arabia, which is in the throes of its economic diversification plan, Vision 2030, is also propelling new talents onto the international scene.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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