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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2
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
Yet signs of pressing persist as the Padres steer solutions toward aggressiveness on the basepaths.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The aggressiveness was needed on a night Spurs head coach directed players to pick Brunson up full-court after San Antonio makes.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Some more aggressiveness on the bases as well.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Our offense has to be predicated on some of the aggressiveness on the bases.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
As with The Second Act, which sent up cancel culture, there’s a slightly reactionary vibe in the way the script has Stewart’s Madeleine represent a distinctly millennial kind of passive-aggressiveness.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Bears display aggressiveness towards visitors Aggressive bears have been a concern in the park since April, with the animals chasing people and even biting them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The two have been engaging in a subtle war of online words with fans noting passive aggressiveness to the max.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The aggressiveness was needed on a night Spurs head coach directed players to pick Brunson up full-court after San Antonio makes.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Some more aggressiveness on the bases as well.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Our offense has to be predicated on some of the aggressiveness on the bases.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
As with The Second Act, which sent up cancel culture, there’s a slightly reactionary vibe in the way the script has Stewart’s Madeleine represent a distinctly millennial kind of passive-aggressiveness.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Bears display aggressiveness towards visitors Aggressive bears have been a concern in the park since April, with the animals chasing people and even biting them.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The two have been engaging in a subtle war of online words with fans noting passive aggressiveness to the max.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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The president’s reported ambition to build military bases in Greenland could also move forward under the terms of the existing 1951 Greenland Defense Agreement, signed 10 years after the US military first came to the territory following Germany’s invasion of Denmark.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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Protesters blocked copper exports from a huge Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia on Wednesday, partially cutting off the supply of a mineral vital to China’s renewable energy ambitions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Two standoffs end without suspect in custody After two standoffs — one Tuesday and another overnight into Wednesday morning — police have come up empty, and the intensity of the search is rising.—
Laura Bauer
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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That order has been faltering, flouted repeatedly by the powerful who have faced no consequences for aggression, leaving the world overall more dangerous for everyone else.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The analyst added that Starlink’s aggression could actually strengthen AST SpaceMobile.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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