aspirational
adjective
as·pi·ra·tion·al
ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration
aspirational goals
: such as
a
: having or showing a desire to achieve a high level of success or social status
… private schools are patronised … by parents struggling to produce intelligent, clear-thinking, disciplined, polite, aspirational children …—
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b
: associated with or suggestive of a high level of success and social status and therefore appealing to people who aspire to such status
aspirational brands/products
aspirationally
adverb
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Gen Z can appreciate the fun of the Victoria’s Secret Angels without necessarily seeing them as aspirational—or triggering.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
And finally, there’s an aspirational element of Vonn’s comeback involving risk.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Despite its relatability, Ralph Lauren also remains aspirational.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
While the design set never stopped talking about antiques and heirlooms, for the average person, those items seemed out of reach, or at least aspirational.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
And finally, there’s an aspirational element of Vonn’s comeback involving risk.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Despite its relatability, Ralph Lauren also remains aspirational.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
While the design set never stopped talking about antiques and heirlooms, for the average person, those items seemed out of reach, or at least aspirational.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aspirational
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“Aspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirational. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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