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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Starring frontman JayDee of the trap corridos outfit Herencia de Patrones as an aspiring singer-songwriter in north-central California, the modest enterprise was originally scheduled for release months ago, then delayed till the doldrums of January instead.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
While lower mortgage rates help boost homebuyers’ purchasing power, the biggest hurdle many aspiring homeowners face is being able to save up for a down payment.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Many aspiring coaches look for systems that promise certainty, assuming the right funnel or platform will carry the business.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
As downtown Jacksonville’s aspirations grow, perhaps its Four Seasons can serve as the perfect embodiment of its status as an aspiring tourist destination.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
While lower mortgage rates help boost homebuyers’ purchasing power, the biggest hurdle many aspiring homeowners face is being able to save up for a down payment.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Many aspiring coaches look for systems that promise certainty, assuming the right funnel or platform will carry the business.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
As downtown Jacksonville’s aspirations grow, perhaps its Four Seasons can serve as the perfect embodiment of its status as an aspiring tourist destination.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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