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 over the past decade, Gabbard's views on Russian aggression in Europe have evolved in a particularly dramatic fashion.
    Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • In thriving learning cultures—those rich in motivation, curiosity, and collaboration—AI has the potential to enhance learning.
    Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • After seeing the excellent response from customers and her husband’s motivation, Mercado decided to start a food business.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • These early experiences built the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, hard work and determination.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of determination
Noun
  • There are some people for whom delaying urinating can be more dangerous than usual, necessitating more diligence.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of diligence
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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