IN-YOUR-FACE Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

in-your-face

adjective

ˌin-yər-ˈfās

Definition of in-your-face

as in aggressive

having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal an in-your-face attitude that sometimes puts people off

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Recent Examples of in-your-face The choice of name was an unapologetic, in-your-face act of trolling. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 To rebuild trust with the public, companies need to move away from the intrusive, in-your-face approach to AI. — Vinay Kuruvila, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 There are other ways to unsettle a penalty taker without being as in-your-face as Martinez. — Stuart James, New York Times, 20 June 2026 And as if that wasn’t enough, the biggest, most in-your-face reason to applaud Genesis for its performance last weekend simply comes down to the fact that the automaker is still in its infancy. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-your-face

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Cramer also pointed to Abercrombie's aggressive share repurchases as another boost to earnings per share.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough, being aggressive in what was a must-win series finale against the Washington Nationals, chose to go to his bullpen early.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressive

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Up to half of the more than 200,000 mountain glaciers — vast, slow moving rivers of ice that creep across the world’s peaks — are expected to disappear by the end of this century, even if ambitious climate goals are met.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Some argue that cultural norms of male leadership and even outright discrimination keep women from top roles, while others argue that women are less ambitious than men.

— Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambitious

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