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
Way, meanwhile, enjoys watching Katie’s aggressiveness.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Errington has an endearing likability and a sense of mischief, but more aggressiveness and overconfidence would better suit the character.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Jones is a physical wing defender with a rangy wingspan, but his aggressiveness got the best of him.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
With Probst preaching on the importance of playing an aggressive game — and indicating that aggressiveness will be rewarded on Survivor 50 — does that mean the old-school players will have trouble adapting to the faster game‚ if that is indeed what the fans voted into the season?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The brothers now couch surf between family members’ homes and Airbnbs, intent on documenting what some describe as the unprecedented aggressiveness of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
—Sophia Peyser, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Gardner, who has impressed as a reserve recently with his relentless energy and aggressiveness, recorded 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field, 1-of-2 shooting on threes and 3-of-5 shooting from the foul line, 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes on Saturday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Davion Mitchell’s defense and aggressiveness?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
That aggressiveness defined December.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Errington has an endearing likability and a sense of mischief, but more aggressiveness and overconfidence would better suit the character.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Jones is a physical wing defender with a rangy wingspan, but his aggressiveness got the best of him.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
With Probst preaching on the importance of playing an aggressive game — and indicating that aggressiveness will be rewarded on Survivor 50 — does that mean the old-school players will have trouble adapting to the faster game‚ if that is indeed what the fans voted into the season?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The brothers now couch surf between family members’ homes and Airbnbs, intent on documenting what some describe as the unprecedented aggressiveness of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
—Sophia Peyser, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Gardner, who has impressed as a reserve recently with his relentless energy and aggressiveness, recorded 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field, 1-of-2 shooting on threes and 3-of-5 shooting from the foul line, 11 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes on Saturday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Davion Mitchell’s defense and aggressiveness?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
That aggressiveness defined December.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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The scale is intended to support both existing services and future AI ambitions without building separate facilities for each.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t signal a lack of ambition or commitment.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Historic volatility The Cboe Gold Volatility Index surged this month to its highest level since the Covid pandemic in 2020, reflecting the intensity of the metal’s recent volatility.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These settings reduce the speed and intensity of the tumbling action, minimizing the likelihood of tangling.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, the EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, urged European leaders to stand up to Russian aggression.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The second half was a much different story as Punch maintained his confidence and aggression.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Beyond direct employment, Meta is launching a Boone County-wide workforce development initiative through the Boone County Career Collaborative.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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His work included electrification programs for major automakers and large-scale advanced-safety initiatives involving radar and camera systems — technologies that today play an important role in shaping driver-assistance features.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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