1
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
In the film, Belinda played Marisol Duran, an ambitious singer and dancer from Spain who's initially a rival to the Cheetah Girls — but turns into an ally.
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 July 2025
After all, if Nolan could make this, there was no excuse for superhero movies not to be ambitious, nuanced, and mesmerizing.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Still, its July 12 live event may be AEW’s most ambitious yet.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Encoded in the machine's engineering was an ambitious globalism.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 July 2025
After all, if Nolan could make this, there was no excuse for superhero movies not to be ambitious, nuanced, and mesmerizing.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Still, its July 12 live event may be AEW’s most ambitious yet.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Encoded in the machine's engineering was an ambitious globalism.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitious
Adjective
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Smart aspiring founders don't guess what people want.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Square Peg co-founders Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen want to help make aspiring filmmakers’ dreams come true.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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Chantel’s aggressive, no-nonsense delivery clashed with Jackie’s passive-deflective tone, turning what could’ve been a breakthrough into yet another blow-up.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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The older Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9, or Grade Group 5, with metastasis to the bone.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 July 2025
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Memorable, inventive, and fully deserving of its place on the list, this one’s for the adventurous.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The two have one of the fiercest rivals in college football known as the Iron Bowl.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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