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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Having been told that Hagar was an aspiring singer, Sinatra decided to invite the future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer onstage.
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Mark Gray, People.com, 2 May 2025
But like with most aspiring strongmen, Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing’s rule is precarious.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Her students aren’t limited to aspiring children’s book authors.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Founded by two French aspiring bankers, there's an air of French romance to these bouquets and styling that feels absolutely dreamy.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
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Mark Gray, People.com, 2 May 2025
But like with most aspiring strongmen, Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing’s rule is precarious.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Her students aren’t limited to aspiring children’s book authors.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Founded by two French aspiring bankers, there's an air of French romance to these bouquets and styling that feels absolutely dreamy.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
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 12 May. 2025.
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