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as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
this job is a great opportunity for some go-getting young person
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
a determined newcomer who made a go-getting bid for the governorship
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as in ambition
eager desire for personal advancement
with all his go-getting, he should move quickly up the corporate ladder
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for go-getting
Adjective
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In the 20th century, industrial policy evolved into an ambitious tool for both economic and geopolitical advancement.—
Made by History,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025 -
The initiatives are too numerous to list, but the ambitious plans emerging from SUNY Albany’s $20 million partnership with IBM are emblematic.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump prompts a more aggressive digital posture Democrats adopted a more combative stance online in recent weeks as Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce drew protests from liberals and pushback at GOP town halls.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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As a result, teams are taking a more aggressive approach.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Vance's mission here, push President Trump's expansionist ambition to get U.S. control of Greenland, which is a part of Denmark, a U.S. ally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Newsom is one in a deep bench of Democratic governors stoking 2028 speculation, while Ocasio-Cortez herself is thought to have ambitions for higher office.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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 best tiny house rentals are a neat way to explore boundaries of space with a special someone or have an adventurous getaway on a budget.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company leaps right past the common four-berth pop-up camper to create a five-seat five-sleeper Sprinter 170 that's every bit as rugged, adventurous and versatile as its smaller 144s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New York City has long attracted imaginative and enterprising types, not all of whom express their creativity in painting studios or onstage.—
Françoise Mouly,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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This is before phones with cameras were ubiquitous at shows, but some enterprising fans still captured much of the set.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 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 bottom line: The total number of applicants nationwide remains below record highs seen in the 1990s, per the WSJ, but the year-over-year jump still means fierce competition for aspiring lawyers.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Israel ended its ceasefire with the Hamas militant group and renewed its air and ground war last month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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From Myanmar comes the story of a student turned insurgent who joined a militant guerilla group set on overthrowing the country’s military junta.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Go-getting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-getting. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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