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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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
The door briefly stops, as Hathaway enters in character as Andy Sachs, who first appeared in the original film as an aspiring journalist who begrudgingly took a job under Priestley despite having zero interest (or knowledge of) the fashion world.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
Chalamet plays the role of Marty Mauser, who’s an aspiring table-tennis player who will do anything to make his professional ping-pong dreams come true.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Meeting Marsha follows Lily (Arnold), an aspiring actress who has meticulously planned the perfect weekend to propose to her comedian girlfriend, Jordan (McGroder).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
The door briefly stops, as Hathaway enters in character as Andy Sachs, who first appeared in the original film as an aspiring journalist who begrudgingly took a job under Priestley despite having zero interest (or knowledge of) the fashion world.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
Chalamet plays the role of Marty Mauser, who’s an aspiring table-tennis player who will do anything to make his professional ping-pong dreams come true.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Meeting Marsha follows Lily (Arnold), an aspiring actress who has meticulously planned the perfect weekend to propose to her comedian girlfriend, Jordan (McGroder).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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 16 Nov. 2025.
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