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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3
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
Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Some more aggressiveness on the bases as well.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Cole took advantage of the Rays’ aggressiveness, ramping up his off-speed usage the second time through the order.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 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
Some Trump-boosting podcasters and influencers cheered the FCC’s aggressiveness on Tuesday.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Some more aggressiveness on the bases as well.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Cole took advantage of the Rays’ aggressiveness, ramping up his off-speed usage the second time through the order.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 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
Some Trump-boosting podcasters and influencers cheered the FCC’s aggressiveness on Tuesday.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
Noun
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Romano’s ambition here isn’t new, said Thomas Mallon in The New Yorker.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
3 June 2026
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If your abiding artistic interest lies in the place where ambition collides with basicness, Murray Hill really must be the most compelling neighborhood in Manhattan.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Oura Ring, Ultrahuman and Clue have partnered to link cycle data with real-time biomarkers, and workout-modification engines adapting intensity to cycle phase are already in development per FemTech World’s 2026 outlook.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Climate change, from the burning of coal, oil and gas, increased the intensity of Canada's 2023 fire season by at least 50% and doubled the chances of the drier, hotter weather conditions that were needed for the fire, a 2023 study found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Fudd started the second half with the Wings’ first bucket, her second 3-pointer of the game, and kept the aggression going, finishing the game with 9-of-15 shooting with three rebounds and two assists.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Inside the museum, there are exhibitions dedicated to the former president’s political legacy, the former first lady’s public initiatives, and historical movements, such as Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage, that shaped them both.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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There are some more interesting initiatives, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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