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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
a bunch of self-asserting upstarts who thought that they could buy their way into high society
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as in confident
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
it takes a rather self-asserting person to start a business at such a young age
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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
just the kind of cocky, self-asserting person that you'd expect a sports agent to be
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-asserting
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But this act of arrogant bullying should also re-kindle the spirit of hope and unity that swept through this community in the aftermath of that horrible night in 2016, that still binds Orlando in its 150th anniversary year.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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Harry Potter fans might recognize Stroma for playing the arrogant Hogwarts student named Cormac McLaggen in the film franchise.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The quarterback is noticeably more confident this year.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Despite the unfinished look, the Hornets and city leaders are looking forward to the results and remain confident the work will get finished on time.—
Chase Jordan
August 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Aug. 2025
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In addition to doing his job defensively, Garcia was aggressive in pushing up from his spot at left back and getting involved in the offensive attack.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Justifying his aggressive actions, Trump claimed without evidence that D.C.'s crime data was falsified to downplay the severity of the issue.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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No time is better than late summer to be optimistic about our sports teams, including both the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Cavs fans seem optimistic Tony Elliott’s fourth team won’t be terrible, but clearly UVA is beatable.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Certainly, there are plenty of green initiatives like the sanctuary's domes, ambitious recycling projects and its famous solar cities.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes (Hulu, Aug. 26) In 2005, one of the most ambitious movie memorabilia heists of all time happened, with a very unusual criminal behind it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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Data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) shows Democrats ahead of Republicans in overall fundraising, with more success among House Democrats than senators, as the parties gear up for a fierce 2026 midterm election.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The incident comes amid fierce controversy around pro-Palestinian activism and free speech in the UK, with musicians often at the forefront.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Self-asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-asserting. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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