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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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But Republican rival Steve Hilton slammed the group for political opportunism.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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There’s deep, poetic honor in the grueling fight to rebuild a standard; to find the creative sparks and opportunism required to surprise the world again.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This time in the ring, Louis was supported by white and Black Americans alike, who were more unified against German aggression as World War II loomed.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Mediterranea takes that knack for quiet assertiveness to new heights.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Research on gender stereotypes has consistently found that ambition, assertiveness, and competitiveness are viewed differently depending on who displays them.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Advertisement Jones uses his antihero’s blunt self-appraisals to avoid the pretentiousness endemic to stories about artists.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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There's no pretentiousness or rigid formality, but the service, food, and wine are top-notch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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With its 2024 model, the Nautilus emerged from a modest design and began a new level of competitiveness.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Leaders should be putting AI at the centre of every conversation, about growth, competitiveness, capital allocation, risk management, and resilience.—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Well, that gives me all the more motivation to bust right through that thing.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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This decline deprives teens of vital skill development, work experience, and motivation, fostering pessimism among Gen Z.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The most noticeable change in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s oversight of the central bank, compared to his predecessor, Jerome Powell, is his determination to reform the institution.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The Secretary of State’s Office made the determination Tuesday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Success requires diligence, especially after travel.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Describing the negotiation path, Keith emphasized the diligence of the YMCA’s leadership.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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