as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
Microsoft unveiled a $4 billion initiative for AI training, research and the gifting of its AI tools to teachers and students.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The center is holding a Pink and Paint initiative to coincide with the exhibit on Saturday.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Previously known as the Tokyo Story Market, the three-year-old initiative brings together publishers holding rights to Japanese manga, novels and games.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
In his new role, Zini will oversee all revenue-generating initiatives across the Dynamo and the NWSL’s Houston Dash, including partnerships, ticketing, premium hospitality and third-party event booking.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for initiative
Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The center is holding a Pink and Paint initiative to coincide with the exhibit on Saturday.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Previously known as the Tokyo Story Market, the three-year-old initiative brings together publishers holding rights to Japanese manga, novels and games.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
In his new role, Zini will oversee all revenue-generating initiatives across the Dynamo and the NWSL’s Houston Dash, including partnerships, ticketing, premium hospitality and third-party event booking.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for initiative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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The trick was just finding that next pile of exorbitant wealth and luring it in with our siren song of cultural relevance and creative ambition.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fast delivery strengthens engagement, deepens brand connection and supports our ambition to create luxury experiences that go beyond retail, making every interaction more seamless and personal.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From textiles to retail spaces, understanding consumer behavior and demand—and transforming those insights into strategic commercial actions—is a vital element of successful design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Local officials, including Newsom, condemned the President’s actions.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The longer-term challenge for the US is also daunting — how to play catch up in a slow-moving industry, one in which Chinese state enterprises control prices — but not insurmountable.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our enterprise valuation estimates measure a control sale price, instead of a limited partnership transaction.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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