as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
an in-your-face attitude that sometimes puts people off
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Recent Examples of in-your-face
It’s certainly understated rather than in-your-face luxury.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The Aggies aim to confuse Florida with 40 minutes of ball pressure and in-your-face intensity.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Try topping off a deep, neutral outfit with an in-your-face neon beanie, or tone down a print-heavy look with a simple off-white or black style.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in-your-face
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The Aggies aim to confuse Florida with 40 minutes of ball pressure and in-your-face intensity.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The more subdued whip stitch pillow cover features graphic contrast stitching for some minimalist detail that’s not too in-your-face.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Try topping off a deep, neutral outfit with an in-your-face neon beanie, or tone down a print-heavy look with a simple off-white or black style.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in-your-face
Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-your-face
Adjective
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While their offer was aggressive, the deal wasn’t done in a numbers vacuum.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Slater had been particularly aggressive against Big Tech companies during her tenure.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Career conversations ask for calm leadership as the vibrant Sun embraces clever Mercury in your 10th House of Respect, invigorating you with ambitious potential.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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As their most ambitious composer, Wise set his sights on the console’s SPC700 sound chip, maximizing its potential by conceiving an inventive, maddeningly strenuous composition process.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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“In-your-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-your-face. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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