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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
The release comes as Anthropic broadens its enterprise ambitions beyond software development.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Even so, there are greater ambitions for British manufacturing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
As the numbers push higher, what is still unclear is whether the companies will all be able to execute on their lofty ambitions.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter has learned the Cadillac Formula 1 team will have a commercial during the 4th quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl, using the game to debut the livery for its high-tech race cars, while teeing up Apple’s F1 ambitions in the process.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
The move was part of a much broader shift away from selling cars and towards the company’s humanoid robots and AI ambitions.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
France has ambitions to reach up to 50,000 volunteers per year by 2035.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Locally, Tesla has only a handful of openings for Optimus, but the postings indicate the company’s ambitions in Texas.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
That includes 12-month goals and ambitions towards the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Even so, there are greater ambitions for British manufacturing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
As the numbers push higher, what is still unclear is whether the companies will all be able to execute on their lofty ambitions.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter has learned the Cadillac Formula 1 team will have a commercial during the 4th quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl, using the game to debut the livery for its high-tech race cars, while teeing up Apple’s F1 ambitions in the process.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
The move was part of a much broader shift away from selling cars and towards the company’s humanoid robots and AI ambitions.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
France has ambitions to reach up to 50,000 volunteers per year by 2035.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Locally, Tesla has only a handful of openings for Optimus, but the postings indicate the company’s ambitions in Texas.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
That includes 12-month goals and ambitions towards the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitions
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Washington County warehouse The federal government paid more than $100 million to buy a warehouse in Williamsport, Washington County, near Hagerstown, with plans to convert it into an ICE detention center with space for 1,500 beds.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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But its function is political, linking that criminal activity to the aims and methods of political terror.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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Putin, however, has insisted that Russia would achieve its objectives in Ukraine one way or another.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Such programs cannot be done in isolation and require multiple teams, some with competing objectives.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Motifs inspired by seasonal lingerie—lace, bows, hearts, lips, and all—make your feelings for the holiday, and your possible intentions for the evening, just clear enough.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Scarlet’s good intentions to end wars by way of sheer determination to do what’s right might prove insubstantial in practice.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Big ideas become talking points, then bills, then votes — often before communities can model the impacts or propose smarter alternatives.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jake LaRavia was destined to play for the LA Lakers, the team of his father's youth, closing a family loop of boyhood dreams and untimely death, Gregg Doyel writes.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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After 50 years of helping skaters achieve their dreams, the man who was always behind the scenes got to live his.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Ambitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitions. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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