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
These initiatives truly made culture perceptible and traditions more vibrant.
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Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
But the two ballot initiatives, which were somehow muddled with other issues like homelessness, failed that same November, when a majority of voters rejected them.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Tim Disney, speaking on behalf of the group Patriotic Millionaires, described the ballot initiative as a common-sense solution.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
His firm has also backed tech equity initiatives in the region for underserved communities in recent years.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
But the two ballot initiatives, which were somehow muddled with other issues like homelessness, failed that same November, when a majority of voters rejected them.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Tim Disney, speaking on behalf of the group Patriotic Millionaires, described the ballot initiative as a common-sense solution.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
His firm has also backed tech equity initiatives in the region for underserved communities in recent years.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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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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For Bransten, who has experience across retail, fashion, and enterprise technology, Ralph Lauren’s clarity of vision distinguished them from their peers.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’s the only way the criminal enterprise could keep raking in cash.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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