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
Beijing is reenvisioned as a showcase of China's aspirations.
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Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Chloe appeared in two TV movies with Newton-John From a young age, Chloe had acting aspirations just like her mother.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Born 10 years after the ‘85 Bears won the Super Bowl, Carlson’s TV aspirations include getting to cover the team’s next title, which seems more promising as the Ben Johnson/Caleb Williams era unfolds.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
And the people have never been able to reach their their aspirations.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 May 2026
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Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Chloe appeared in two TV movies with Newton-John From a young age, Chloe had acting aspirations just like her mother.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Born 10 years after the ‘85 Bears won the Super Bowl, Carlson’s TV aspirations include getting to cover the team’s next title, which seems more promising as the Ben Johnson/Caleb Williams era unfolds.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
And the people have never been able to reach their their aspirations.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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Set inside Windows on the World, the legendary restaurant atop the World Trade Center, the documentary short draws on the voices of those who worked there to capture a portrait of ambition, community, and resilience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Amazon’s expansion comes as its chief competitors continue to fortify their own same-day delivery ambitions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Brown said the goal is to modernize the building.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Their goal was to boost inbound travel, especially among the domestic market, and Nuo specializes in that, although there are plenty of foreign guests here, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The board’s ouster comes amid a purge of independent scientific and research groups whose purpose is to advise the federal government’s science and health policies.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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The aim is to bring more advanced detection capabilities into everyday communication channels where most people actually interact, such as messaging apps, email, and online platforms.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Raman and Miller took aim at Inside Safe.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Jeffries, for his part, was far too careful to broadcast any grand plans.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Before getting to address eager investors, Musk had to testify to a jury in downtown Oakland in an effort to prove his case and, if successful, potentially throw a major wrench into OpenAI's ambitious plans.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The simplest option is that Starmer announces his intention to resign, triggering an election for the Labour leadership.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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That project is part of a strategic section of the West Bank known as E1, which Israel is developing with the intention of preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Brown is expected to face multiple charges, including two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, along with weapons offenses.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The solar system is estimated to be around 2 light-years wide, giving you an idea of just how far astronomers consider our cosmic backyard to extend.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Not having to consider finances or James’ specific (and largely unknown) priorities, members of The Athletic’s NBA staff have some ideas.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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