1
as in aspiration
eager desire for personal advancement
"Talent without ambition will not make you a star," the singer's voice coach liked to remind her
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as in initiative
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the ambition shown by the undersea explorers of the Mariana Trench, the deepest in the world
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
his ambition is to study international business, then get a job overseas
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Recent Examples of ambition
President Trump decried the CNN story and has claimed the US attack set Tehran’s ambitions back by decades.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
However, the series main character, Mi-ji, has been able to move past the depression that kept her from chasing her ambitions for years.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
Oasis were always unashamed in their ambition and bold about conquering the world, but they were staggered by the experience of playing at their club’s home stadium.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Nevertheless, Infantino’s remarks show ambition to enact what would be a seismic change to how professional men’s soccer has operated in the United States.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
However, the series main character, Mi-ji, has been able to move past the depression that kept her from chasing her ambitions for years.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
Oasis were always unashamed in their ambition and bold about conquering the world, but they were staggered by the experience of playing at their club’s home stadium.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Nevertheless, Infantino’s remarks show ambition to enact what would be a seismic change to how professional men’s soccer has operated in the United States.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambition
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Interstellar has aspirations beyond launch vehicles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Myers posted a series of photos on social media that feature media coverage of his political aspirations.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Another new initiative is the Residency by Investment program, which will be rolled out alongside the Investment Act.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Based on decades of reading research, this initiative provides professional learning and coaching aligned to the most effective methods of teaching literacy.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The club had allowed just two second-half goals at home all season before Ponce’s brace on Saturday.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The goal is to combine AI’s precision with the human touch that makes influencer marketing truly effective.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The network of community leaders and officials all questioned the administration’s determination that Haiti is now safe enough for people to return.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The increasingly obvious awfulness of Dave’s book gives Smollett some great reaction work amid all Michelle’s pained determination.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 June 2025
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Shame about past actions, biases, or lack of knowledge is understandable.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In addition, citizenship can be revoked if an individual commits certain actions, including treason, serving in a foreign military engaged in hostilities against the U.S., or renouncing citizenship.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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The well was bundled together with another for contracting purposes, and the cost to plug the two was more than $400,000.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Here are a few of the motivations that incentive experts to switch teams.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Over the years, many readers have shared how Ruby inspired them to pursue their dreams and gave them the motivation to graduate.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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One of drive, skill, and physicality, and the two midfielders both possess the engine to return to their defensive positions quickly when needed.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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Potentially more significant are subsidies paid to companies that manufacture batteries in the United States, part of a drive by the Biden administration to establish a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2023
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“Ambition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambition. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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