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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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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
The pressure of joining a veteran laden-team with championship aspirations doesn’t faze Wagler.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Syria was always an aspiration, but few could have predicted how quickly the Assad regime would collapse or how rapidly the country would shift from an Iran-Russia orbit toward one increasingly aligned with the West and Gulf states.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
But, if Messi has Golden Boot aspirations, a game against Jordan would give him a great chance to add to his goal tally, and his competitors, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland are likely to start when their teams play against each other.
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Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
As agents take on more authority, that has to become a requirement, not an aspiration.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Syria was always an aspiration, but few could have predicted how quickly the Assad regime would collapse or how rapidly the country would shift from an Iran-Russia orbit toward one increasingly aligned with the West and Gulf states.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
But, if Messi has Golden Boot aspirations, a game against Jordan would give him a great chance to add to his goal tally, and his competitors, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland are likely to start when their teams play against each other.
—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
As agents take on more authority, that has to become a requirement, not an aspiration.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aspiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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Are foggy relationships clouding your goals and ambitions?
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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His goal is to inspire people to get outside.
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Messi, 38, recorded his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.
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The deal, the fruit of months of negotiations, takes aim at the lucrative way doctors can charge for procedures on patients referred to them by personal injury lawyers.
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The aim is to adjust portfolios for risk while remaining invested through market fluctuations.
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
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Kelly and Watts say the intent was never to rewrite the narrative or portray anyone in an unfair light.
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Manfred said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform, because many messages can offend some portion of the fan base, even if that is not the player’s intent.
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So, Larry took a shine to this idea very quickly, in a way that Larry rarely takes a shine to anything.
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The World's Fair, as it's also known, introduced millions of people to inventions, architecture and ideas that still influence our lives today.
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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