as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
college is his immediate aspiration after he graduates from high school
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Recent Examples of aspirations
Harris’s political aspirations have been cloudy since her election loss.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The Mets had World Series aspirations when the season started, but are now in danger of missing the postseason altogether.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
This week, Alphonse spends the day with Feng, an up-and-coming British rapper trying to balance his career aspirations with having a good time.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.
—Sam Sklar, Mississippi Clarion Ledger, 18 Sep. 2025
But that’s based mostly on a strange level of ineptitude on both sides of the transfer market relative to most MLS peers rather than any big-time aspirations.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Dreams and aspirations Couples who trust each other are willing to share their aspirations and hopes for the future with each other, even the crazy or unlikely ones!
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Both teams are 1-0 and building up playoff aspirations, and the latest Parsons-Daniels matchup is must-see stuff.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Really, Slightly’s truer kin could be Kirsh, who continues to roll his eyes at the hybrid’s human aspirations.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The Mets had World Series aspirations when the season started, but are now in danger of missing the postseason altogether.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
This week, Alphonse spends the day with Feng, an up-and-coming British rapper trying to balance his career aspirations with having a good time.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.
—Sam Sklar, Mississippi Clarion Ledger, 18 Sep. 2025
But that’s based mostly on a strange level of ineptitude on both sides of the transfer market relative to most MLS peers rather than any big-time aspirations.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Dreams and aspirations Couples who trust each other are willing to share their aspirations and hopes for the future with each other, even the crazy or unlikely ones!
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Both teams are 1-0 and building up playoff aspirations, and the latest Parsons-Daniels matchup is must-see stuff.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Really, Slightly’s truer kin could be Kirsh, who continues to roll his eyes at the hybrid’s human aspirations.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
Noun
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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team's offense has played a big part in its success, yielding 16 goals.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Besides Robbins, several Republicans have announced plans to seek their party’s gubernatorial nomination, including 2022 gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls, who sought the GOP nomination in 2022.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Run best, base and downside case models to stress-test your plans against potential volatility.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Deliveroo saw its shares plunge 30% in 2021 on the day of its initial public offering, dealing a significant blow to London's ambitions to compete with New York for more high-profile tech listings.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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How much guidance should parents provide in balancing their retirement needs with their children's financial ambitions?—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assassination of popular conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last week sent shockwaves throughout the United States, sparking new discourse on a growing wave of violence that risks normalizing the use of force to achieve political aims.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Success comes from choosing intentionally based on individual goals, financial circumstances, and career objectives rather than following outdated assumptions about what career preparation requires.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Starship, which is undergoing a long and explosive flight test campaign, New Glenn should be capable of achieving operational mission objectives by its second flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Long lines, crowded aisles, and depleted shelves can make a grocery outing with the best of intentions fall flat, fast.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet, despite our best intentions, these very systems often become the barriers that hold us back from operational excellence.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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