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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
Both missions have faced years-long delays, and NASA's ambitious goal to launch Artemis 2 during its first window of opportunity isn't being thwarted by recent events aboard the ISS.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Sally Massey credits Gen Z as being ambitious, and incredibly tech savvy—critical skills that the consumer products company behind Colgate toothpaste and Irish Spring soap is looking for in talent.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Andrew Masich, the president of the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, says that in his late teens and early 20s, Washington was an ambitious young man, looking to distinguish himself.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The most ambitious of current redevelopments is the work developers Mike Hoque and Mike Ablon have planned for Bank of America Plaza — Dallas’ tallest tower.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Sally Massey credits Gen Z as being ambitious, and incredibly tech savvy—critical skills that the consumer products company behind Colgate toothpaste and Irish Spring soap is looking for in talent.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Andrew Masich, the president of the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, says that in his late teens and early 20s, Washington was an ambitious young man, looking to distinguish himself.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The most ambitious of current redevelopments is the work developers Mike Hoque and Mike Ablon have planned for Bank of America Plaza — Dallas’ tallest tower.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitious
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In 1962, the former couple first met in Los Angeles when Cher was 16 and Bono was a 27-year-old aspiring music producer.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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On Sunday night, the actor took home the Critics Choice award for Best Young Actor for his portrayal of an aspiring blues musician in Ryan Coogler’s multifaceted horror film.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Jan. 2026
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That’s the kind of chance that last season, a more aggressive-looking Stolarz would have used his frame — and frankly, his big-game presence — to turn away with ease.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Overall, this is a less-adventurous release than past chapters of Little Book, but there are a range of classic bourbon notes like vanilla, maple, honey, pear, baked apple, and that signature Jim Beam peanut note.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spend a day at Baía do Sancho, often ranked the world’s best beach for its turquoise water, abundant marine life, and adventurous cliffside access.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the governor tried to increase the number of in-office days to four only to face fierce resistance from his employees and their labor representatives.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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