as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
His initiatives generally target mental health, sustainability, and educational justice, reflecting his philosophy that technology should solve real-world problems and enhance people’s lives.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The prize is a joint initiative between Les Arcs Music Village, Le Lab Femmes de Cinéma and Sacem.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
In Malaysia, Green Lane Pathway initiatives expedite construction approvals, cutting through red tape to fast-track construction—and power lines—for data centers.
—Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Effy Jewelry expanded its partnership with Carnival Cruise Line with a new technology initiative on board Carnival Firenze where guests can use AI to try on more than 100 Effy Jewelry pieces.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The prize is a joint initiative between Les Arcs Music Village, Le Lab Femmes de Cinéma and Sacem.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
In Malaysia, Green Lane Pathway initiatives expedite construction approvals, cutting through red tape to fast-track construction—and power lines—for data centers.
—Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Effy Jewelry expanded its partnership with Carnival Cruise Line with a new technology initiative on board Carnival Firenze where guests can use AI to try on more than 100 Effy Jewelry pieces.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
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Married to her husband for seven years, Kristyn balances her professional ambitions and family life with enthusiasm and determination.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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As the sun in Sagittarius brings opportunities for collaboration or romantic connections, its square to Neptune may reveal conflicting priorities between personal relationships and professional ambitions.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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These personal metaphors give meaning to our actions.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The pardon covered not just the two criminal convictions awaiting Hunter’s sentencing but also possible actions that have yet to be investigated or even identified.Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 15 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, integrating benchmarks and real-time data from sources such as electronic health records (EHRs) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems creates a unified view of performance and financial, operational and clinical outcomes.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Key to all of Bozeman’s goals for C.H. Robinson is the shift to a new lean operating model, focused on continuous improvement and reducing activities and inefficiencies that do not add value to the enterprise or customer.Frank Holland, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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