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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Recent Examples of pushy
The stereotype of the pushy publicist ready to cut off any uncomfortable questions has some basis in reality, but in a true crisis situation, that strategy may be counterproductive.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Then suggest three ways to present these limitations without sounding pushy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Think about how salespeople are portrayed in movies like Tommy Boy, Boiler Room, and The Wolf of Wall Street as pushy, aggressive and willing to do anything to close a deal.
—Ryan Dohrn, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Actors as skillful as Ruffalo and Toni Collette, the craven leader Marshall’s imperious wife, come off pretty pushy here.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Then suggest three ways to present these limitations without sounding pushy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Think about how salespeople are portrayed in movies like Tommy Boy, Boiler Room, and The Wolf of Wall Street as pushy, aggressive and willing to do anything to close a deal.
—Ryan Dohrn, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Actors as skillful as Ruffalo and Toni Collette, the craven leader Marshall’s imperious wife, come off pretty pushy here.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushy
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But in recent weeks, Musk dramatically lowered his taxpayer savings estimates from DOGE's government cuts, disagreed publicly with Trump's aggressive tariff policies and butted heads with multiple Trump officials, some publicly, revealing divisions within the White House over Musk's influence.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Moderate Republicans from swing districts are balking at deep cuts to social safety net programs, even as hardliners demand more aggressive reductions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recognize that your work output is going to vary and each type (creative, busy, growth, and management) has its place and its value.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But some of America’s most popular parks also require reservations, particularly during their busy season: summer.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Many experts say that far more ambitious objective is unlikely to be achieved without cutting major federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, which President Trump has vowed not to touch.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 1978, an ambitious and rebellious young woman, Marina Bulgari, decamped from her family business to branch out with her own jewelry brand.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Of course, corporations and streaming viewers may have differing views of what's considered intrusive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Further complicating matters is that the intrusive moon will be 40% full.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
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Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eye-rolling, annual chore is annoying, obviously, but also tied to the functioning of government.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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