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
And though some executives have noted his methodical approach can be difficult when making deals, others have praised his overall aggressiveness.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, Bridges insists aggressiveness is not the issue.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Collins said the coaching staff looked at first-half film and thought the Wildcats’ hand activity and aggressiveness on defense were off.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 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
Hamlin’s success has been built on aggressiveness, composure and a sixth sense at high speeds.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, Bridges insists aggressiveness is not the issue.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Collins said the coaching staff looked at first-half film and thought the Wildcats’ hand activity and aggressiveness on defense were off.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 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
Hamlin’s success has been built on aggressiveness, composure and a sixth sense at high speeds.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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Executives view the war with Iran as a short-term freeze on their ambitions in the Middle East, rather than a fundamental deterrent, Denis Depoux, global managing director at Germany’s Roland Berger, said Thursday on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pop Mart's Chief Operating Officer, Si De, spoke with CNBC about the company's systematic approach to artists and products — and its ambitions beyond Labubu.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Several hundred meters away, at the Cheonggyecheon stream, levels still hovered between 70 and 80 decibels—the intensity of a busy street or a vacuum cleaner.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Redick shouted out Bronny James for his efforts against Indiana after the game, lauding his defensive intensity – often being switched onto Pacers All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, and holding his own – along with a late mid-range jumper that quelled concerns of a once-improbable Indiana comeback.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kyiv fears that Moscow could use that territory as a launchpad for further aggression.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, the quality of the program was low and resulted in rising aggression and behavior issues among children, especially boys, and hurt parental relationships.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the document suggests Florida agencies have been assigned more funding than those in any other state through the federal 287(g) program — a controversial initiative that deputizes local officers to carry out limited immigration enforcement duties.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The broader Northern Lights initiative is part of Norway’s Longship project, which aims to build a full-scale carbon capture and storage value chain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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