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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
Jokic became wrapped up in how it was officiated throughout the night, letting Utah’s aggressiveness get to him at times instead of playing through it and imposing his own physicality.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
In the final, Nidelea-Polanin mounted a tactically sharp and defensive-oriented approach that nullified the usual aggressiveness of Gochis.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Megahan said his mindset was to swim with abandon and aggressiveness in his final state meet.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Her aggressiveness and lack of allies led to her demise.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Trotter said that aggressiveness is intentional, particularly as a blitzer.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
But Allar didn’t play well in six games as a senior, struggling with inconsistency and aggressiveness.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Hamlin’s success has been built on aggressiveness, composure and a sixth sense at high speeds.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
In the final, Nidelea-Polanin mounted a tactically sharp and defensive-oriented approach that nullified the usual aggressiveness of Gochis.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Megahan said his mindset was to swim with abandon and aggressiveness in his final state meet.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Her aggressiveness and lack of allies led to her demise.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Trotter said that aggressiveness is intentional, particularly as a blitzer.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
But Allar didn’t play well in six games as a senior, struggling with inconsistency and aggressiveness.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Hamlin’s success has been built on aggressiveness, composure and a sixth sense at high speeds.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
Noun
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The long-term ambition behind the program extends beyond a single aircraft.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Korean studio’s upcoming slate suggests its awards ambitions and international goals are only intensifying.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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The first meeting of the season between the NBA champions and a Knicks team that fell two wins short of facing them in the NBA Finals had a high level of intensity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The plan drops long-standing energy intensity targets, reflecting a shift toward measuring climate progress based directly on emissions.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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His aggression led to him getting six attempts at the free-throw line.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Smog-forming emissions can interfere with insect communication by breaking down pheromones, causing ant colonies to exhibit aggression toward their own members and neglect their larvae.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Two were categorized as green mini-grids and four as energy efficiency initiatives.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The department launched the HyCAT initiative in 2022 to address persistent testing bottlenecks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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