Definitions

come on strong

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All (2) Adjective (1) Verb (1)

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ambitious adj.
brandish v.

ADJECTIVE

ambitious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive determined earnest energetic enthusiastic resourceful

WEAK

anxious ardent aspiring avid ball of fire bent upon climbing come on designing desirous driving eager eager beaver enterprising fireball get up and go go-getter goal-oriented hard ball high-reaching hopeful hungry industrious inspired intent longing power-loving purposeful pushing pushy self-starting sharp soaring striving thirsty vaulting zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lethargic unenthusiastic

WEAK

content easy facile fulfilled satisfied unassuming

VERB

brandish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flash trot out wield

STRONG

display disport exhibit expose gesture parade raise shake show sport swing threaten warn

WEAK

show off throw weight around

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon conceal cover guard hide protect save

WEAK

not show

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come on strong

But Norris has come on strong since the summer break, overhauling what had been a 34-point lead for Piastri at the end of August.

From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025

Regan Enright has come on strong during the Southern Section playoffs and has helped her team reach Friday’s Division 2A final against Rosary at 2 p.m. at Toyota Arena in Ontario.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025

Despite a four-game midseason losing streak, Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay have come on strong in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025

Kyren Williams has come on strong carrying the ball, running for all but four of his 158 yards in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023

It was dark but the blushing come on strong.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

come on strong

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