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Recent Examples of pushiness
From his first moments onscreen in a performance of Duracell Bunny physicality and motormouth pushiness, Chalamet conveys the sense of a shameless young man willing himself toward greatness with a combination of chutzpah, amorality and unshakeable self-belief.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Modi is as nationalistic as Xi, and is no doubt irritated at the confidence and pushiness of its great eastern neighbor.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Modi is as nationalistic as Xi, and is no doubt irritated at the confidence and pushiness of its great eastern neighbor.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushiness
Noun
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The people of this district deserve better than political opportunism disguised as moderation.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Others accused OpenAI of opportunism, pointing out Altman had previously supported Anthropic’s stand, before signing the deal Anthropic rejected.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Don’t yell at your cat or punish it, as this can lead to aggression and other behavioral problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many Japanese, frustrated by China's growing assertiveness, welcomed her comments on Taiwan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many Japanese, frustrated by China’s growing assertiveness, welcomed her comments on Taiwan.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lack of pretentiousness signals something about who’s welcome there.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2025
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There’s a pretentiousness that begins to show itself as folks get more comfortable.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The election is widely expected to go to a runoff, given the number and competitiveness of the candidates on the March 3 ballot.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
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The winner will move on to the November general election, where the district's strong Democratic lean will shape the race's competitiveness.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Banks tells the camera, imagining herself talking to a rival, explaining her motivations for wanting to be a producer.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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But there will be extra motivation upon his return to Tottenham, and the hope in the away end that perhaps a strong showing could propel his Palace career forward.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her determination and bravery are a source of inspiration to the young girls who admire her courage, daring to dream of a life free of violence and full of happiness.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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My reaction was silence and determination to make sure common sense prevailed to make sure her senior son, Jake, a top pitcher who transferred from Palm Desert to Rancho Christian, had this continuing stress resolved after an already awful ordeal engulfed him and his parents for months.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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But good health requires diligence.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Oregon ties, athleticism and Denver’s need for a tight end still mean the Broncos will do plenty of diligence here.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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