Definitions

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

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

Then again, Stromberg has come on strong in the last week — showing flexibility that he can play guard and center for Washington.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Isaiah Magdaleno of Crespi was the Mission League’s most valuable player last season and has come on strong after a late start on the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 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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