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 US security umbrella is particularly relevant in the face of an increasingly assertive China.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

One swift pinch of an ear, one assertive push behind a knee, and Kevin the yak was down without even entirely realizing that he’d fallen.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness