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
Postponing development of one of the kingdom’s most iconic projects is the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is taking a more pragmatic view of its ambitions.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Entertainment Studios, which was renamed Allen Media Group in 2020 to reflect the company’s growing ambitions, including some that haven’t panned out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Betting on Musk’s space ambitions watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 May 2026
China did not meaningfully retreat on industrial policy, critical minerals, technology exports, or its broader geoeconomic ambitions.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Trump’s ambitions for the sector have collided with the fears of voters over the impact of the technology on American life, jobs and electricity bills.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The promotion, which does not yet have any media distribution deals or fighters signed, has ambitions for a debut in the first quarter of 2027.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
As the new moon dances in the sky, you are set to see some of your most heartfelt hopes, dreams and ambitions come true, Cancer!
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Lore meanwhile will give us an update on his restaurant-as-a-service ambitions.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Entertainment Studios, which was renamed Allen Media Group in 2020 to reflect the company’s growing ambitions, including some that haven’t panned out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Betting on Musk’s space ambitions watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 May 2026
China did not meaningfully retreat on industrial policy, critical minerals, technology exports, or its broader geoeconomic ambitions.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Trump’s ambitions for the sector have collided with the fears of voters over the impact of the technology on American life, jobs and electricity bills.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The promotion, which does not yet have any media distribution deals or fighters signed, has ambitions for a debut in the first quarter of 2027.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
As the new moon dances in the sky, you are set to see some of your most heartfelt hopes, dreams and ambitions come true, Cancer!
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Lore meanwhile will give us an update on his restaurant-as-a-service ambitions.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitions
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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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As part of the hotel’s social-impact aims, the rattan icebox and garbage bins were crafted by Burmese artisans who work with Kalinko, a social enterprise that creates handmade, sustainable products using traditional techniques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In practice, that responsibility often extends beyond investment selection to include planning, coordination, behavioral coaching, and helping individuals make financial decisions within the context of their broader aims and lives.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In doing so, the researchers were able to cut down on their consumption of materials by nearly 40 percent, without compromising any of their design objectives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Missions and chapters can be replayed individually, and there's a dedicated tactical mode with alternative objectives and challenge variants.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, OpenAI and Anthropic have also announced their intentions to go public later this year.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Your intentions will determine what comes next.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Hong Kong — For the past three decades, China has been a nation of homeowners — supercharging the world’s second-largest economy and fulfilling the dreams of millions.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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“Ambitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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