as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
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as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
aspire to great deeds, and you have a better chance of doing good deeds
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as in rising
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Arthur works with Zoey Deutch's character, Jill, an aspiring baker who leaves voicemails for her late sister, Isabelle, on her old phone number, believing it was discontinued.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Whether your kid is an aspiring paleontologist or a Jurassic Park fan, this set will keep them entertained for hours.
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Parents,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
Witherspoon initially brought Elle Woods to life in 2001's Legally Blonde, which sees the sorority president attempt to win her aspiring politician ex back by following him to Harvard Law School.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Arthur works with Zoey Deutch's character, Jill, an aspiring baker who leaves voicemails for her late sister, Isabelle, on her old phone number, believing it was discontinued.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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The Netflix rom-com follows Jill (Zoey Deutch), an aspiring baker who leaves voice messages for her late sister.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Whether your kid is an aspiring paleontologist or a Jurassic Park fan, this set will keep them entertained for hours.
—
Parents,
23 June 2026
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With ambitious Mars in your 2nd House of Resources sextiling lucky Jupiter in your 4th House of Home, money choices gather momentum and support.
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Holmes, 26, had ambitious plans for the winnings.
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Now, supporters are planning to speak out at an Alameda School Board meeting, hoping to reverse the decision or at least get answers.
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Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
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The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
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By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.
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Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
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With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Sonic made the biggest jump of any brand in the survey, climbing from 73 to 77 after adding more affordable menu items.
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Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for the war and make Russians feel the consequences of the invasion, now in its fifth year.
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During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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