as in goals
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 ambitions
Philippe Chow's highlights the district’s ambitions to become a major dining and entertainment hub.
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Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
With its size, location, and ambitions, India is a major force in Asia’s strategic balance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
But founder Jesse Cole has always had larger ambitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But at the time, such ambitions weren’t seen as realistic for women, who were instead steered toward housework or low-wage clerical jobs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Florida’s new laws make the state a leader in the space, but Relive’s ambitions extend far beyond its Stuart clinic.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
With Venus retrograde in Aries starting on March 1 and affecting your career and outward expression, old insecurities about your worth and ambitions may surface.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Hulu’s move to lock down Glaser’s next hour speaks to an ambitions to solidify its place as a major player in the stand-up space alongside Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Renouncing its ambitions in Gaza could allow the group to focus on long-term efforts to advance its presence, influence, and leverage in the West Bank.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
With its size, location, and ambitions, India is a major force in Asia’s strategic balance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
But founder Jesse Cole has always had larger ambitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2025
But at the time, such ambitions weren’t seen as realistic for women, who were instead steered toward housework or low-wage clerical jobs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Florida’s new laws make the state a leader in the space, but Relive’s ambitions extend far beyond its Stuart clinic.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
With Venus retrograde in Aries starting on March 1 and affecting your career and outward expression, old insecurities about your worth and ambitions may surface.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Hulu’s move to lock down Glaser’s next hour speaks to an ambitions to solidify its place as a major player in the stand-up space alongside Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Renouncing its ambitions in Gaza could allow the group to focus on long-term efforts to advance its presence, influence, and leverage in the West Bank.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitions
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Your goals can determine the type of account that makes the most sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But even with the headwinds, there’s still enough good news to be a bit more bullish about Nike’s prospects, even it more time is needed to effect its comeback goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The apartment's plans have changed over time.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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As always, their aims are a moving target, with a common enemy.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Who is involved and what are their aims?—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu warned that if Hamas declines, Israel will act independently to pursue its objectives in Gaza.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Last week, party leaders aired two main objectives.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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When several residents received such offers, rumors about the company’s intentions quickly swirled.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Candidate filing doesn’t officially open until December, but multiple candidates already have announced their intentions to run as Democrats.—
Mary Ramsey
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The event, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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After months of trying to find the perfect balance of ideas and entertainment, the Planet Money game is ready for our next phase.—
Erika Beras,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Such dreams of prosperity are only permitted for so long.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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There's no shortage of viewers who, upon watching the film as a child, saw Dracula in both their nightmares and dreams.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Ambitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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