assertive

Example Sentences

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It has a faint, almost red-hot intensity; it’s not aggressive, but assertive.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The Muscarelle Museum of Art takes an engaging, expansive approach to highlighting the often-overlooked female practitioners of the assertive midcentury style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 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

Perhaps spurred on by Washington's assertive approach, there is some evidence that European partners are willing to take more robust action too.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Fuel your ambition with assertive foods was his message some time last month.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali