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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
With studio chiefs in the hot seat, Warner Bros. bets on an ambitious film lineup.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Bonding: The International Criminal Court is the most ambitious and idealistic — if deeply imperfect — version of an global judicial system to enforce human rights.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
One of the top small-ship cruise lines in the world just announced an ambitious expansion plan for the years ahead with three new vessels.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Less successful, but more ambitious, is Precious Jewels by the Sea, a rare four-person portrait of bathers at a beach that echoes Alex Katz.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Bonding: The International Criminal Court is the most ambitious and idealistic — if deeply imperfect — version of an global judicial system to enforce human rights.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
One of the top small-ship cruise lines in the world just announced an ambitious expansion plan for the years ahead with three new vessels.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Less successful, but more ambitious, is Precious Jewels by the Sea, a rare four-person portrait of bathers at a beach that echoes Alex Katz.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitious
Adjective
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Maybe a less obvious point is that some of these other aspiring autocrats really have to care about audiences outside their own country.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smith began to invite a number of aspiring influencers to join her daughter in front of the camera.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The prison has become a symbol of Bukele's aggressive policies that have targeted gang violence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Young has struggled against the Heat’s aggressive defense in recent years.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 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 documentary follows the story of Ángel, a charismatic boy with fierce love for his Guarani roots and a vision for his Paraguayan hometown of Nanawa.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 days, with fierce fighting on land and sea.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Ambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitious. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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