a higher purpose

noun

: a more meaningful reason to live, work, etc.
He was searching for a higher purpose.

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Nonprofit professionals often seek work that fulfills a higher purpose. Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Many embrace the idea that Trump was spared for a higher purpose, and one even took the chance to recently remind him of it. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 July 2025 Being grounded is a necessity, as well as finding a higher purpose. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 However, our interventions were generally not in the service of alliances or for a higher purpose. TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 Labradorite’s mystical properties bring out the best in this Air sign, fueling their quest for self-discovery and a higher purpose. 06 of 10 Sodalite: For logic and mindfulness Sodalite is a crystal that promotes logical thinking and emotional balance, both essential for Aquarius. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 The Earth Stood Still (1951), provided an early example of a machine with a higher purpose. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025 Look at it this way: Sagittarius is the adventurous philosopher of the zodiac — its spontaneous and truth-seeking energy inspires us to explore, consider the bigger picture and aim for a higher purpose. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Producer, composer and songwriter David Foster advocates for a higher purpose: to support the families of critically ill children and highlight the call for organ donors. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024

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“A higher purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20higher%20purpose. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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