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as in aspiring
having a strong desire for personal advancement
an ambitious child actor and his even more ambitious mother, who will do anything to get him in commercials
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
cleaning up the vacant lot in one weekend was an ambitious undertaking
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Recent Examples of ambitious
This represented a major blow to Beijing’s ambitious port diplomacy in the region.
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Virginia’s state economic development authority has ambitious goals for Dulles International Airport.
—Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
York will oversee the ambitious redevelopment of the area surrounding the new Titans stadium.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Behind the scenes, Microsoft has been quietly backing away from its ambitious AI infrastructure plans.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2025
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Virginia’s state economic development authority has ambitious goals for Dulles International Airport.
—Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
York will oversee the ambitious redevelopment of the area surrounding the new Titans stadium.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Behind the scenes, Microsoft has been quietly backing away from its ambitious AI infrastructure plans.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambitious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitious
Adjective
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Choudhry advocates for clear use cases, has a deep understanding of consumer needs, and has also spent time encouraging aspiring professionals to design solutions that are not only easy to implement but also easy to scale.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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But at what cost? Known for his unforgettable portrayal of Dr. Kildare in the iconic medical drama, Chamberlain's enduring legacy is stitched into the very fabric of American television and has inspired aspiring actors worldwide.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The two were very aggressive from the start of the fight, with a lot of output.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There are also more aggressive interventions for people with severe allergies who don’t respond to other medicines like desensitization therapy, also known as allergy shots.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s so much talent in New York, and diners are more curious, more adventurous, and more informed than ever.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Jackson estate explicitly wanted nothing about Chandler in the film, so fact that the allegations do appear has led to a fierce internal dispute and extensive reshoots, Deadline has confirmed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The sky-high prices caused fierce backlash against Ticketmaster, the country’s biggest ticketing website and concert promoter, from lawmakers who accused the company of acting as a monopoly.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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