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
These are the kinds of in-your-face, explicit actions that the current climate calls for.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 July 2025
In the Nineties, McLachlan’s style of emotive pop nestled alongside grunge and West Coast hip-hop on the charts, providing a comforting alternative to far more in-your-face music.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
It’s all beautifully curated but never in-your-face.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
From the thundering beats to the infectious energy of the crowd, every moment served as an in-your-face reminder that music shapes, inspires, and unites.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 July 2025
In the Nineties, McLachlan’s style of emotive pop nestled alongside grunge and West Coast hip-hop on the charts, providing a comforting alternative to far more in-your-face music.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
It’s all beautifully curated but never in-your-face.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
From the thundering beats to the infectious energy of the crowd, every moment served as an in-your-face reminder that music shapes, inspires, and unites.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-your-face
Adjective
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Potential Fed chair David Zervos backs an aggressive rate cut.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Poor oral hygiene allows plaque bacteria to produce acids that contribute to decay, while aggressive brushing can physically wear away the enamel surface.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Below, Christopher tells PEOPLE about his ambitious career goals, talks about his love for action movies, and much more.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even with an ambitious outlook, Vice is not aiming to join studios at the top end of the market making pilots for tens of millions of dollars.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“In-your-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-your-face. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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