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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This Is Where the Serpent Lives is a systems novel about who gets to have ambition in the first place in a country where a person’s caste still determines so much of the course of their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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There was so much energy and enthusiasm and ambition coming out of those gatherings that anyone who got near us was in danger of being repelled by the sheer force of it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Among them are several sustainability goals incentivizing Kering brands to adopt alternative materials like mycelium and to reduce the intensity of bovine leather products.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Following his Game 1 sluggishness, Wembanyama played with more aggression and decisiveness.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The teen witness said Hunter Metcalf, the victim’s twin brother, told Anthony to leave in an escalating tone of aggression.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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This story is part of USA 250 Most Treasured Views, a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Over the years, the union has submitted dozens of local and statewide ballot initiatives, including ones to cap the pay of hospital executives, regulate dialysis clinics, and raise the minimum wage of healthcare workers.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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