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

"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

But over time as social norms changed, so did attitudes toward assertive female Horses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Her contemporary approach blends intimate ballads with hip-hop beats and assertive attitude, while she leans further than some in the direction of jazzy soul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Between moves, she bites her lips, but she’s assertive and I have to be quick, defending.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes