initiative

noun

i-ˈni-shə-tiv How to pronounce initiative (audio)
Definition of initiativenext
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 This is all part of YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, a plan which was formulated in 2020 to define long-term direction for environmental initiatives for the entire YKK Group. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 China has already rolled out digital yuan wallets (registration required), and the UAE has participated in cross-border CBDC initiatives such as Project mBridge. — Maghnus Mareneck, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Caruso joined Bass Tuesday to announce Power Ready LA — an initiative that will streamline how the Department of Water and Power delivers utility services to commercial and residential projects. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 But Albertans have expressed dissatisfaction with the level of support the industry has received from Ottawa, criticizing the federal government for blocking pipeline projects, among other industry initiatives. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for initiative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
  1. ambition
  2. action
  3. enterprise
Noun
  • China has backed its ambitions with extensive reforms that are explicitly meant to strengthen intellectual property protections.
    — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • All three lawmakers identify as progressives, and all three have drawn national attention over their political ambitions in recent years.
    — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambition
Noun
  • Rather than undertaking the difficult but just and moral work of reform of the nation's immigration laws, Vance would destroy and expel their families with a smile, claiming that such actions will save you money.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That willingness to take risks extended to campaigning for Jessie and Buzz to kiss amid a perilous action sequence.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of action
Noun
  • While very effective, this can be a very costly enterprise, especially in colder weather.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This isn’t a eulogy for free enterprise, which Americans strongly support.
    — Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of enterprise

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