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come on strong

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

Example Sentences

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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

The Lakers and Warriors have come on strong in recent weeks, with L.A. going 9-2 since adding recent acquisition Luka Doncic to the lineup and Golden State also going 9-2 since trading for Jimmy Butler.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

There are some questions about his size, but he’s a real shot-making guard who has come on strong for Duke this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Senior Chim Emegwa has come on strong for San Pedro, the second-place finisher from the Marine League.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2024

It was dark but the blushing come on strong.

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