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
Like in any crisis, Newsom is less interested in solutions or accountability and more interested in his social media footprint and presidential aspirations.
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Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Gary Oldman never had aspirations to play Count Dracula, but Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of the vampire tale reeled him in.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 13 June 2025
But, much like the Emmy-winning series that inspired it, the show had high aspirations but has hit many a low note.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
The additional risk to Newsom’s presidential aspirations in 2028 is that other Democrats could come away looking more powerful, such as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer or Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Gary Oldman never had aspirations to play Count Dracula, but Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of the vampire tale reeled him in.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 13 June 2025
But, much like the Emmy-winning series that inspired it, the show had high aspirations but has hit many a low note.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
The additional risk to Newsom’s presidential aspirations in 2028 is that other Democrats could come away looking more powerful, such as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer or Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
Noun
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However, concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions are not new.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
22 June 2025
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Advertisement Since a trip to China in 2018, you’ve been outspoken about the threat posed by China’s AI ambitions.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
22 June 2025
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The consortium’s goal is make Connecticut a premier hub for AI innovation.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Israel is clear that its ultimate goal is to pound Iran into total submission to restore some semblance of the country’s prerevolutionary society.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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And the brands who roll with precision, purpose and personality will define the future of the category.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The purpose of the grants is to address the climate crisis and various environmental harms at the local level.—
Tracy J. Wholf
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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The money is a personal investment by Bloom, with the aim of shaking up the Scottish football establishment.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The mission is to build state-of-the-art sports facilities for the community with the aim of developing young players on and off the field.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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In this way, UNICEF advocates for governments to adopt a child-centric approach in their policies, plans and budgets.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department ended over 4,000 positions as part of a sweeping reorganization, including plans to cut 1,500 personnel from the FBI, according to budget documents reviewed by the Washington Examiner.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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Her intentions may have been good, but your mother’s edict was not helpful.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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However, despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of physicians have the best of intentions, these new rules will have a chilling effect on both veterans seeking health care and providers caring for them.—
Flavia Mangan Colgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Tailor content to match their stage, intent and platform behavior to actually drive results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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This phrase has a clear intent and a violent legacy, and its impact is not theoretical.—
Lisa Katz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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The Palladium production is an evolution of that idea.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Advertisement Do the authorities have an idea of where Boelter might be?—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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