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
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.
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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
Russia's increasingly extensive testing of boundaries and growing aggressiveness must be met with a swift increase in political and economic pressure.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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
Analysts at the Brookings Institute argued that Kim Jong Un was bolder than his father, which may explain the regime’s increasing aggressiveness.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The players, for their part, like the aggressiveness.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Russia's increasingly extensive testing of boundaries and growing aggressiveness must be met with a swift increase in political and economic pressure.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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
Analysts at the Brookings Institute argued that Kim Jong Un was bolder than his father, which may explain the regime’s increasing aggressiveness.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The players, for their part, like the aggressiveness.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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The program, which was rolled out on Wednesday with the aim of attracting foreign professionals, will also test how China balances its immigration policy with its pursuit of technological ambitions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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His ultimate ambition is a feature-length documentary chronicling the UAE’s history from ancient traditions to the present.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other benefits of acupuncture were pain intensity reduction, an improvement of physical functions, and fewer anxiety symptoms.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So there’s certainly more intensity and more gore.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street holds near record highs in a government-data blackout , with enough rotational energy toward left-behind groups, refreshed confidence in the AI spending frenzy, certainty of a Fed rate cut this month and speculative aggression in lower-quality longshots to keep the indexes aloft.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The President's aggression is forcing every school district, city, and the state to do more to protect our rights and our students.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This includes several initiatives, including firearm injury prevention, teen driver safety and car seat safety.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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From digital strategies to face-to-face deal-making, circulation remains a priority for organizers, with initiatives like the popular Re>Birth program, now in its third edition.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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