Examples of pushy in a Sentence
he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects
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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Emma and Charlie are dizzied by the wedding industrial complex, with its parade of chirpy, pushy florists and photographers and dance coaches who behave like their corner of the upcoming party is the centerpiece of the night.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In the face of incessant notifications or pushy peers, try taking a walk to clear your mind before returning.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Service here is attentive and polished, but not pushy, and servers are happy to walk you through the cocktail menu and provide suggestions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
But pushy people also make things happen.
—Carla Meyer, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In the face of incessant notifications or pushy peers, try taking a walk to clear your mind before returning.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Service here is attentive and polished, but not pushy, and servers are happy to walk you through the cocktail menu and provide suggestions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
But pushy people also make things happen.
—Carla Meyer, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushy
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“Pushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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