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as in aspiring
having a strong desire for personal advancement
an ambitious child actor and his even more ambitious mother, who will do anything to get him in commercials
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
cleaning up the vacant lot in one weekend was an ambitious undertaking
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Recent Examples of ambitious
The nonconference schedule is loaded with power conference foes and could be the most ambitious in school history.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The size of the launcher, the novel and unproven approach, and uncertain funding levels suggest that the 2027 timeline for a debut flight is very ambitious.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Still, the states called it ambitious and far-reaching with benefits to the entire river basin.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
His tenure was ambitious, filled with the announcements of dozens of new initiatives, including efforts to shorten drug review timelines, crack down on misleading ads, and pressure the food industry to remove chemical dyes.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 May 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The size of the launcher, the novel and unproven approach, and uncertain funding levels suggest that the 2027 timeline for a debut flight is very ambitious.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Still, the states called it ambitious and far-reaching with benefits to the entire river basin.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
His tenure was ambitious, filled with the announcements of dozens of new initiatives, including efforts to shorten drug review timelines, crack down on misleading ads, and pressure the food industry to remove chemical dyes.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ambitious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitious
Adjective
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In the original, which opened in 2006 and grossed $326 million worldwide, Hathaway’s Andy is an aspiring journalist who becomes the personal assistant to Streep’s Miranda.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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To each of these aspiring writers, Meredith sent a brochure advertising his services.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Boston Red Sox could be aggressive, and have the prospects to swing a deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In 1981, reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 after battling an aggressive skin cancer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Following its founding in 1963, the gallery embarked on an adventurous run that included exhibitions for artists such as Warhol, Tinguley, Gerhard Richter, Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, Anthony Caro, and Bruce Nauman during its first decade.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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The menu puts the focus on perfectly charred steaks and chops (the 32-ounce ribeye is ideal for two) while a few surprises like short rib ramen, pierogi stuffed with farmers cheese, and cauliflower steak satisfy more adventurous eaters.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
8 May 2026
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But creating that space has proven challenging, with plans for two new shelters in the city limits abandoned in recent years after fierce neighborhood opposition.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Wildlife refuges and other nature areas protect 40% of Block Island, and residents are renowned for their fierce opposition to anything that might imperil their pristine Atlantic home.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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