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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Senior defender Adriana Warrington and sophomore defender Corinne Faivre anchor aggressive back line.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Shapiro framed the work as a necessary step in the fight against biodiversity loss, arguing that conservation science may require more aggressive solutions as biodiversity declines.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Messenger Mercury conjoins ambitious Mars in your 3rd House of Communication, boosting errands and sibling talks, as well as putting more focus on practical, timely conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Pedro Tepache is great for ambitious tasters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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