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Pushy Upstart Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ARRIVISTE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ARRIVISTE

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233%8Upstart
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We think the answer is "ARRIVISTE" which means:

    noun
  • • A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was considered an arriviste in the art world, trying to pass himself off as an established artist."
  • • "The arriviste quickly rose to power in the company, leaving the more experienced employees feeling resentful."

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New York Times12 Nov 1998 Down 8
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