aspiring
adjective
aspir·ing
ə-ˈspī-riŋ 
: desiring and working to achieve a particular goal : having aspirations to attain a specified profession, position, etc.
an aspiring actor [=a person who aspires to be and is trying to become an actor]
an aspiring novelist
Examples of aspiring in a Sentence
an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
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Originally an aspiring cartoonist, Sedelmaier launched his ad career as an art director before pivoting to directing.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The former aspiring actress testified Weinstein raped her at a DoubleTree hotel in Manhattan in 2013.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
For most aspiring CEOs, in fact, company loyalty may have now become a liability.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Arambarri, an aspiring choreographer, plans on future studies in the field of musical theater.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The former aspiring actress testified Weinstein raped her at a DoubleTree hotel in Manhattan in 2013.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
For most aspiring CEOs, in fact, company loyalty may have now become a liability.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Arambarri, an aspiring choreographer, plans on future studies in the field of musical theater.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aspiring
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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