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
Some Trump-boosting podcasters and influencers cheered the FCC’s aggressiveness on Tuesday.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Not long into his second term, Bush sat uncomfortably as Stephen Colbert, then a Comedy Central host, hammered him with an aggressiveness unusual for the dinner.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
They were intimidated by the onslaught of reporters and the aggressiveness of some camera people.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
But coach Bill Self and his assistants wanted more aggressiveness and physicality from the freshman — and said so at multiple points during the season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s aggressiveness with trading away draft picks and prospects to help the NHL club’s pursuit of a Stanley Cup has often left the organization’s pipeline thin, but also provides opportunities for undrafted players like Logan O’Connor and Sam Malinski to earn chances and thrive.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The Frost have played well with aggressiveness and their speed on the ice all season.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
And though some executives have noted his methodical approach can be difficult when making deals, others have praised his overall aggressiveness.
—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
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Not long into his second term, Bush sat uncomfortably as Stephen Colbert, then a Comedy Central host, hammered him with an aggressiveness unusual for the dinner.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
They were intimidated by the onslaught of reporters and the aggressiveness of some camera people.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
But coach Bill Self and his assistants wanted more aggressiveness and physicality from the freshman — and said so at multiple points during the season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s aggressiveness with trading away draft picks and prospects to help the NHL club’s pursuit of a Stanley Cup has often left the organization’s pipeline thin, but also provides opportunities for undrafted players like Logan O’Connor and Sam Malinski to earn chances and thrive.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The Frost have played well with aggressiveness and their speed on the ice all season.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
And though some executives have noted his methodical approach can be difficult when making deals, others have praised his overall aggressiveness.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has outlined ambitions to position Japan as a global leader in drone utilization.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the Capitol, protesters carried placards supporting Fair Districts Amendments, which voters approved in 2010, and denouncing the governor’s scheme as a bad faith gerrymandering scheme that only benefitted his and other Republican leaders’ ambitions.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once again, the Nuggets failed to match the Timberwolves’ intensity.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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What’s flipped from the first six quarters of the series to the last six is McDaniels’ defensive intensity.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota is playing with aggression.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the regular season, Donte DiVincenzo was used to being the one who had to set the tone for Minnesota with his effort and aggression.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Charles is expected to visit a grassroots community organization, Harlem Grown, which created a sustainable after-school urban farming initiative in an effort to combat food insecurity.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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At Morgan Lewis, Rinehart will work closely with Colleen Nihill, the chief AI and knowledge management officer, to align on the firm’s data and AI initiatives.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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