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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 renovation that followed the Khairas’ surprise purchase was as ambitious as the house itself.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The project coincides with SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering, which aims to fund these ambitious ventures.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The ambitious redevelopment could take 15 years and cost $1 billion to $2 billion, with only $120 million secured so far for seismic retrofits and grading work.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Teammates also developed strong bonds from playing such an ambitious schedule and overcoming adversity.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The project coincides with SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering, which aims to fund these ambitious ventures.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The ambitious redevelopment could take 15 years and cost $1 billion to $2 billion, with only $120 million secured so far for seismic retrofits and grading work.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Teammates also developed strong bonds from playing such an ambitious schedule and overcoming adversity.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitious
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In 2000, Cameron Crowe released Almost Famous, his acclaimed semi-autobiographical drama about a 15-year-old aspiring journalist who lands a dream gig profiling an emerging rock band for Rolling Stone.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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For aspiring buyers, the geographic spread matters.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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That more aggressive posture has been exemplified in Lewis George's smaller jousts with the mayor over housing and public safety policies, too.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Most people who go on safari are adventurous and love animals, so seeing the Big Five on land and then experiencing all the marine life in the ocean is unique combination that satisfies so many different interests and passions.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Despite her deep love for her family, Lally was propelled away from home by her adventurous spirit.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Publishers must also navigate changing consumer behavior, rising shipping costs and a fierce attention economy.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The thing everyone, from the NCAA’s fiercest critics to its most loyal defenders, understood had to remain nonnegotiable.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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