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
Some noted that the Iranian foreign minister visited at Beijing’s initiative.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Wolking is now vice president of football operations and strategic initiatives after serving as vice president of player personnel.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The Mouse House’s new CEO said an ongoing initiative to make Disney+ to first port of call for Disney customers and fans in most scenarios was already taking shape under his leadership.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
In 2026, Angelenos should be focused on electing people and approving initiatives that will improve the city for everyone, not a narrow plank benefiting a slice of the population.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Wolking is now vice president of football operations and strategic initiatives after serving as vice president of player personnel.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The Mouse House’s new CEO said an ongoing initiative to make Disney+ to first port of call for Disney customers and fans in most scenarios was already taking shape under his leadership.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
In 2026, Angelenos should be focused on electing people and approving initiatives that will improve the city for everyone, not a narrow plank benefiting a slice of the population.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for initiative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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When Bores entered the primary, in mid-autumn, his ambition seemed premature.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But their chances have appeared to improve in recent weeks as the unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have beleaguered GOP midterm ambitions.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Adrienna Wong, a senior attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said Wednesday’s vote showed city leaders taking action on an issue that was personal to them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Carter’s attorney, Kim Stephens, said in a statement that her client’s actions did not cause the January 2023 crash.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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After finishing her stint with the Niners, Katie Sowers watched one practice before the program became a family enterprise.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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