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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2
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
Before the Bucs' preseason finale, head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders for his effort on special teams and his overall aggressiveness.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Detroit Tigers came into last offseason with some money to spend and a lot of aggressiveness.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Analysts at the Brookings Institute argued that Kim Jong Un was bolder than his father, which may explain the regime’s increasing aggressiveness.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The players, for their part, like the aggressiveness.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
However, Ward also showed off his arm talent and aggressiveness, two traits that should serve him well this season.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The Yankees countered with aggressiveness of their own.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Showing off aggressiveness is limited in training camp when Dolphins players are going against teammates.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Golden racing past cornerbacks in camp has been a welcome sight for Jordan Love, who also lauded his new target's reliability and aggressiveness in jump-ball situations.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Detroit Tigers came into last offseason with some money to spend and a lot of aggressiveness.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Analysts at the Brookings Institute argued that Kim Jong Un was bolder than his father, which may explain the regime’s increasing aggressiveness.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The players, for their part, like the aggressiveness.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
However, Ward also showed off his arm talent and aggressiveness, two traits that should serve him well this season.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The Yankees countered with aggressiveness of their own.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Showing off aggressiveness is limited in training camp when Dolphins players are going against teammates.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Golden racing past cornerbacks in camp has been a welcome sight for Jordan Love, who also lauded his new target's reliability and aggressiveness in jump-ball situations.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressiveness
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Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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That much is apparent just by talking with Hobert, who communicates her ambitions with sharp focus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to allow the fire to meet the holding features at the lowest possible fire intensity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its presence in the night sky on Saturday may make any auroras harder to see, but that does depends on their intensity.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In terms of behavioral issues, aggression, social conflict, and soiling were the most common.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rutte and Grynkewich described NATO’s eastern flank as the front line of defense, but dismissed arguments that the whole alliance wasn’t at risk of Russian aggression.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Before joining Valli, Werner was manager of women’s leather goods collections and strategic initiatives director at Louis Vuitton.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dixon brings over 20 years of experience to the organization and will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Aggressiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressiveness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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