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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Regardless of the type of retirement plan, aspiring homebuyers should consult with a financial planner and their retirement plan sponsor before making any decisions.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The last three months of the relationship were rocky, and a point of contention was Swadley’s apparent resentment of Evan — an aspiring pro wrestler — and Lori, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Brits, who recently sold their condo at One Museum Tower, each sent wishes and tributes to the aspiring chef on his big day.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Balais, an aspiring South Florida nursing student, died in 2018 at age 25 after receiving a lethal dose of the mineral selenium as an IV treatment for immune support.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
The last three months of the relationship were rocky, and a point of contention was Swadley’s apparent resentment of Evan — an aspiring pro wrestler — and Lori, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Brits, who recently sold their condo at One Museum Tower, each sent wishes and tributes to the aspiring chef on his big day.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Balais, an aspiring South Florida nursing student, died in 2018 at age 25 after receiving a lethal dose of the mineral selenium as an IV treatment for immune support.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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