as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
The move came after Harvard refused to bow to the administration's list of demands issued in April, which targeted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the admission of international students and more.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 May 2025
This year, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Corona-parent Constellation Brands join an increasing number of companies advising investors about customer and legal backlash to their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
This month, Alphabet rolled out a slew of new AI initiatives and product ideas at its I/O developer conference , and Microsoft debuted its Claude 4 AI model .
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Beyond traditional distribution, Maboroshi will continue spearheading the Chinese Cinema Today initiative, an ongoing cultural program showcasing emerging voices from China’s new generation to Japanese audiences across major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 May 2025
This year, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Corona-parent Constellation Brands join an increasing number of companies advising investors about customer and legal backlash to their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
This month, Alphabet rolled out a slew of new AI initiatives and product ideas at its I/O developer conference , and Microsoft debuted its Claude 4 AI model .
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Beyond traditional distribution, Maboroshi will continue spearheading the Chinese Cinema Today initiative, an ongoing cultural program showcasing emerging voices from China’s new generation to Japanese audiences across major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
Noun
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That evolution mirrors trends seen in other fragile states where the rule of law has eroded — but with one key difference: Venezuela’s criminal strategy is explicitly transnational, with ambitions that extend far beyond its borders.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Recently relocating from London to Lisbon, the company has said Puro-Steele’s remit will be to oversee the agency’s strategic growth ambitions, particularly its goal of elevating Portuguese and Iberian Peninsula talent on the global stage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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The judges referred the lawyers in both cases to their professional regulators, but did not take more serious action.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Anybody who's worked in government or seen government up-close and in action (sometimes inaction) knows there's waste to be cut.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The video is a critical piece of evidence for the prosecution, which has alleged Combs ran a criminal enterprise over two decades that committed such crimes as bribery and obstruction of justice — which relate to the aftermath of the assault at the Intercontinental.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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What roles will humans play in the autonomous enterprise of the future?—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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