pushiness

noun

Definition of pushinessnext
as in opportunism

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  1. opportunism
  2. aggression
  3. motivation
  4. determination
  5. diligence
Noun
  • Dancing around Spider-Man without ever getting to use him also contributed to the feeling that these spin-off films were merely exercises in, ahem, craven opportunism.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
  • That potent and productive lie first emerged during the late 18th century, a byproduct of opportunism and the print revolution colliding with the material struggles of workers in unfree and expanding labor markets.
    Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of opportunism
Noun
  • Speaking alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin highlighted the part of the pact that allows the potential use of Russian nuclear warheads deployed to Belarus in response to an aggression.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But for some, their disability can lead to frustration and, in turn, aggression.
    Camille Phillips, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • Any kind of success in change management will ultimately depend on the attitude and motivation of a manufacturer's employees.
    Andreas Eschbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The identity and motivation of Thompson’s killer are still unknown.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • However, one rapper reigned supreme, showing not only determination and consistency, but the willingness to listen and really learn from a few industry vets: dreTL!
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The story begins in muted tones representing grief before transitioning to warmer colors that mirror his growing determination and eventual path to acceptance.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Dear Eric: Our son received a seven-figure insurance settlement due to our diligence in getting him the best medical care our insurance would afford and a great lawyer.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This season, the show's diligence over several social media controversies, including Tyler Francis' paternity bombshell, came under scrutiny by fans Comments Warning: this post contains spoilers from the Love Is Blind season 7 reunion.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of diligence
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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