1
as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
because of the mayor's aggressiveness in tackling problems, there have been significant changes for the better
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as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
has the aggressiveness one needs to pursue a career in show business
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as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
male bettas, known for their aggressiveness, are best raised alone
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Recent Examples of aggressiveness
And the first half was a virtuoso blend of aggressiveness and controlling tempo from Payton, as Nix had a couple of deep shots to Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, but also controlled the game with his legs.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The 2026 version of the San Diego Mojo is built on a blend of toughness and aggressiveness that shines through with a relentless defense that extends rallies and attempts to frustrate the offense on the other side of the net.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Davion Mitchell’s defense and aggressiveness?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
That aggressiveness defined December.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
In this exercise, teams of high-ranking officials studied three foreign policy strategies that varied in levels of aggressiveness.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
The former unified world heavyweight champion showed patience early, waiting for his opportunities much to the dismay of the crowd, but stepped up his aggressiveness as the bout went on.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
This appointment is about the speed of direction and perhaps the aggressiveness.
—Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
A little aggressiveness could go a long way for a team that had become far too safe and predictable during its midseason swoon.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The 2026 version of the San Diego Mojo is built on a blend of toughness and aggressiveness that shines through with a relentless defense that extends rallies and attempts to frustrate the offense on the other side of the net.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Davion Mitchell’s defense and aggressiveness?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
That aggressiveness defined December.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
In this exercise, teams of high-ranking officials studied three foreign policy strategies that varied in levels of aggressiveness.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
The former unified world heavyweight champion showed patience early, waiting for his opportunities much to the dismay of the crowd, but stepped up his aggressiveness as the bout went on.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
This appointment is about the speed of direction and perhaps the aggressiveness.
—Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
A little aggressiveness could go a long way for a team that had become far too safe and predictable during its midseason swoon.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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As long as that business continues to dominate in mobile, exceed expectations and throw off billions of dollars of cash a quarter, Zuckerberg is likely to get plenty of leeway to pursue his AI ambitions.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Solopreneur Amber Taylor, owner of PinkCove, realized very quickly that a gap in AI skills doesn’t exist because of a lack of intelligence or ambition.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Short-Track Speed Skating 1500m final, often a highlight for its intensity and adrenaline-inducing turns, will take place on February 12.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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UConn athletes embody that reality every day — balancing intensity, visibility, and packed schedules.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter’s song about guys being goofy and Bad Bunny’s single about wishing to be more present in fleeting moments might’ve been more pertinent to a rough last year animated by masculine aggression.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Traoré did flip the tone with his aggression, slicing to the rim for two straight baskets, but Denver’s shooting kept piling up.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Leadership teams are looking for the next initiative, and yet employees may be overwhelmed by a plethora of health tools, programs and perks.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Justin White, vice president of student affairs and strategic initiatives, told the college's board of trustees this month the college is enrolling a record number of high school students in concurrent credit courses.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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