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 may struggle to translate its grand aspirations into a real global realignment.
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Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Since her first pregnancy with her now 3-year-old son, RZA, her beauty has turned motherhood into an aspiration.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Both novels take on the spiritual hollowness that can accompany a life built on material aspirations.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The deal marks a leap forward for MGA Entertainment’s film and television aspirations.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Since her first pregnancy with her now 3-year-old son, RZA, her beauty has turned motherhood into an aspiration.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Both novels take on the spiritual hollowness that can accompany a life built on material aspirations.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The deal marks a leap forward for MGA Entertainment’s film and television aspirations.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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The program, which was rolled out on Wednesday with the aim of attracting foreign professionals, will also test how China balances its immigration policy with its pursuit of technological ambitions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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His ultimate ambition is a feature-length documentary chronicling the UAE’s history from ancient traditions to the present.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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With a clearer picture of cash flow, an advisor can make investing recommendations based on your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The program, which was rolled out on Wednesday with the aim of attracting foreign professionals, will also test how China balances its immigration policy with its pursuit of technological ambitions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The aim at Anfield was always success but small progressions would have been accepted, considering Liverpool had been only the fourth-best team in the Premier League under his predecessor Gerard Houllier.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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His plan is to pose as a Fish & Wildlife agent, there to question Catalina’s husband about poaching … and then what?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Your intention may be to transition your closet from winter to spring this weekend.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Under Wood, Sacramento State has made their intentions clear to elevate their football program from the second-tier FCS to top-tier FBS.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 10 counts of assault with intent to murder Ricklefs is charged with are up to a lifelong felony sentence, according to the news release.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Raven is part of an artistic generation intent on reading the landscape as a text, rather than as a muted slate.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Find step-by-step guidance for launching your first business, from testing your idea to growing your revenue.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects that exchange of ideas and no president’s directive, governor’s diktat, or chancellor’s command can override the Constitution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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