1
as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
a self-seeking schemer who claimed others' ideas and achievements as his own
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as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
a self-seeking woman who could be counted on to sidetrack all conversation into a discussion of her problems
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Adjective
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The competing dynamics in Michigan and Maine reflect a broader battle over the direction of the Democratic Party, with establishment leaders viewing more centrist candidates as electable while progressive activists push for more ideologically ambitious candidates.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2026 -
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods by extending six of the city’s Tax Allocation Districts has inserted itself into the race for Fulton County Commission chair.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Both can be selfish, and both can be hard to see clearly on your own.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Maeve could be selfish and self-deluding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In 2000, Cameron Crowe released Almost Famous, his acclaimed semi-autobiographical drama about a 15-year-old aspiring journalist who lands a dream gig profiling an emerging rock band for Rolling Stone.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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For aspiring buyers, the geographic spread matters.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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“Self-seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-seeking. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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