INITIATIVE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

initiative

noun

i-ˈni-shə-tiv

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 on the Web Additionally, collaborative efforts between industry, academia, and government agencies have led to the establishment of initiatives aimed at combating the proliferation of deep fakes. —

Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 This initiative has earned the resort recognition as a pollinator habitat by the Xerces Society, an international conservation nonprofit. —

Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 Fairchild Studio: What has been your proudest moment during your time at L’Oréal? L.M.: One of my proudest moments as president has been driving change for inclusivity through our education initiatives. —

WWD, 16 Aug. 2024 Prison policy Under the Trump administration, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in 2017 rescinded an Obama-era initiative to phase out private prisons. —

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for initiative

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