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
Chatman’s in-your-face intensity and booming baritone masks a soft spot for his players.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
That means big logos and in-your-face branding could be getting more space on runways and store mannequins.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
The in-your-face approach also may help unify Democrats, some of whom want to see party leaders adopt a more aggressive, confrontational stance with Trump and Republicans.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
Many observers point to the tapping of the Marvel-veteran Gunn to lead its DC efforts as a major bet that his more in-your-face, socially conscious take on the universe’s storylines will pay off with modern consumers and years-long fans alike.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
That means big logos and in-your-face branding could be getting more space on runways and store mannequins.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
The in-your-face approach also may help unify Democrats, some of whom want to see party leaders adopt a more aggressive, confrontational stance with Trump and Republicans.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
Many observers point to the tapping of the Marvel-veteran Gunn to lead its DC efforts as a major bet that his more in-your-face, socially conscious take on the universe’s storylines will pay off with modern consumers and years-long fans alike.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-your-face
Adjective
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Now and in the future In the early days of the Bowman era, the Oilers appear to be more aggressive in looking for talent.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, assume that classification will be litigated if the arrangement is aggressive or if the borrower is thinly capitalized.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s most ambitious chefs laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scaling With Purpose The future for FIBI Vacation Rentals is ambitious but focused.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“In-your-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-your-face. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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