assertive
Example Sentences
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Finish with freshly ground black pepper — assertive, fragrant.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
“Anyone who really got to know him thought he was a pretty magical guy, very humble, very strong, very assertive, but also very kind,” Sawyer said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The U.A.E.’s newly assertive approach is a fundamental shift in its strategic outlook, said officials from a Persian Gulf state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
"As industrial policy becomes more assertive, geopolitical tensions rise and supply chains are disrupted, financial market stress is likely to become more frequent."
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
His shy, evasive manner of the day before had given way to a slightly more assertive stance.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing assertive
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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