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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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
Despite his aspirations, France’s inconsistent energy policy and budgetary constraints limit Macron’s ability to maneuver internationally, and leave him little choice but to court Qatari investments and even seek accommodations with Iran.
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Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Duke concurs, though his aspirations seem more specific.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
His career aspirations are to be an Army officer, a Green Beret and later work in politics.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Duke concurs, though his aspirations seem more specific.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
His career aspirations are to be an Army officer, a Green Beret and later work in politics.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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These are the headquarters for the ambitions of visionaries, disruptors, and game-changers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Every year, there’s growth— in ambition, quality, quantity, and geographic reach.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Amid uncertainty over Trump’s sweeping tariffs, inflation eased to a four-year low in April, but is still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Ovechkin’s blast got the NHL’s career goals leader on the scoresheet for the first time in the series.—
Aaron Beard,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Inside were human skeletal remains which officials believe were deposited for ritual purposes before the site was abandoned, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Launched in 2024 with the aim of addressing the needs of the 50-and-older club, Myne Beauty debuted direct-to-consumer with two skin care products — a $49 hydrating serum and a $48 night cream formulated with retinol, vitamin C and peptides.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Israel's launch of another offensive in Gaza in recent days with the aim of returning the hostages comes amid international condemnation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government's 11-week blockade of the area.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In 2003, another Post managing editor, Steve Coll, proposed a plan to reconfigure the newsroom to adapt to the internet and use the paper’s name recognition to become more national in scope.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Consider adopting this framework, which is rooted in alignment, intention and daily practice.—
Tia Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Eight months later, in January 2020, the couple announced their intentions to step back from their working royal roles.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Region Matters Rosé can be made almost anywhere, but some growing regions produce it with more precision and intent.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The intent from day one was to have no uncertainty in the dugout and to keep Maresca in place.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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It’s gone through many changes since, but the core idea of bringing a dozen great amateur bakers together under a big white tent to show off their skills in pastries, breads, cakes, and other baked goods remains reassuringly constant.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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What are the building blocks of a brain that can think critically, use tools, or form abstract ideas?—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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