aspirational
adjective
as·pi·ra·tion·al
ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration
aspirational goals
: such as
a
: having or showing a desire to achieve a high level of success or social status
… private schools are patronised … by parents struggling to produce intelligent, clear-thinking, disciplined, polite, aspirational children …—
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b
: associated with or suggestive of a high level of success and social status and therefore appealing to people who aspire to such status
aspirational brands/products
aspirationally
adverb
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Luxurious, full of depth, and positioned between natural-looking and extra aspirational, mocha is the moment.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Dec. 2025
Mara Roszak, her go-to stylist, ensures that her red-carpet looks stay aspirational, never awkward, during the grow-out phase.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Known for her fearless approach to styling, bold color pairings, and a digital presence that feels both aspirational and deeply human, Sierra Rena first introduced SIV, during the pandemic through upcycled fabric pieces.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Dec. 2025
Mara Roszak, her go-to stylist, ensures that her red-carpet looks stay aspirational, never awkward, during the grow-out phase.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Known for her fearless approach to styling, bold color pairings, and a digital presence that feels both aspirational and deeply human, Sierra Rena first introduced SIV, during the pandemic through upcycled fabric pieces.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Aspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirational. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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