1
as in ambition
eager desire for personal advancement
a combination of aspiration and hard work made her the top tennis player in the state
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2
as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
college is his immediate aspiration after he graduates from high school
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Recent Examples of aspiration
Her award-winning first book, Dreamers, showed how the unmet aspirations of the world’s largest cohort of young people reflect the failures of globalization.
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Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Allen’s big performance came at the perfect time for Buffalo, which stopped a two-game losing streak and with questions starting to pop up about its Super Bowl aspirations.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
This week, Chicago visits the Baltimore Ravens, who entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations but instead are 1-5 because of injuries and a putrid defense.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
In some ways, this bag represents a more artisanal aesthetic aspiration and, at the same time, feels like one of those pieces that will stay with us forever.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
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Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Allen’s big performance came at the perfect time for Buffalo, which stopped a two-game losing streak and with questions starting to pop up about its Super Bowl aspirations.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
This week, Chicago visits the Baltimore Ravens, who entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations but instead are 1-5 because of injuries and a putrid defense.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
In some ways, this bag represents a more artisanal aesthetic aspiration and, at the same time, feels like one of those pieces that will stay with us forever.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
Noun
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The focus of Mamdani's campaign, affordability is not only an ambition worthy of our great city, but a business imperative.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That laidback manner belies an ambition and drive that powers Chesney.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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With their passage, Mamdani as mayor gets a boost towards his goal of building 200,000 more units of permanently affordable housing over the next 10 years.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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His goal over the next year is to replace 100% of the city’s buses with low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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As part of that decision, the company is working with partners to share technical specifications and quality requirements for procuring seaworthy containers, with the aim of establishing a robust domestic production roadmap.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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With the aim of building a more globally representative voting body, Monday’s announcement revealed the accepted class is comprised of 50% of people 39 and under, 58% of people of color and 35% women.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The plan, passed by the State Assembly (57-20) and State Senate (30-8) along party lines in August, is designed to give Democrats a stronger advantage in several key congressional races.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Currently, plans for new affordable housing are also often subject to long approval processes involving city agencies and the City Council.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But, no matter how good your intentions are, life always manages to throw a wrench into your cleaning routine.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Analysts remain puzzled over the White House’s intentions, with some speculating that hardliners are vying to remove Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro from power.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many equine businesses ultimately agree with the county’s intent of preserving agricultural lands, but fear the unforeseen consequences that could put their livelihoods — and community — at risk.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the studio announced its intent to produce more English-language projects as part of its bid to broaden its reach.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Seven decades later, these ideas are mainstream in both Israeli and US discourse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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One idea that still looks elegant but adds a little something-something?—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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