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
Prioritize Storytelling Over Selling: Focus on narratives that resonate with your audience’s experiences and aspirations.
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Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
But Douglas highlights that beyond transportation, Riyadh Air serves as a powerful branding vehicle for the kingdom’s tourism aspirations, carrying the message of Saudi Arabia’s transformation to global markets and helping to overcome some of the perception challenges.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Whatever happens at Tottenham and elsewhere on Sunday, the overall picture is a club still in good health with realistic aspirations of making further progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Losing him was a major blow as the Phillies look to make good on longstanding World Series aspirations.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
But Douglas highlights that beyond transportation, Riyadh Air serves as a powerful branding vehicle for the kingdom’s tourism aspirations, carrying the message of Saudi Arabia’s transformation to global markets and helping to overcome some of the perception challenges.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Whatever happens at Tottenham and elsewhere on Sunday, the overall picture is a club still in good health with realistic aspirations of making further progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Losing him was a major blow as the Phillies look to make good on longstanding World Series aspirations.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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Their tumultuous relationship unfolds across five films as their personal differences, family drama, and professional ambitions create obstacles to their happily ever after.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
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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The goal is to haul Ford vehicles from the Kentucky Truck Plant to dealerships anywhere in the nation.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Those goals were just the fourth and fifth in 14 games this spring.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 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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The food connoisseur knew her purpose was in the kitchen from an early age and has steadfastly surrendered to that journey ever since.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
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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But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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His evil plan is to conquer the microchip market by creating earthquakes and floods that will destroy most of the San Francisco Bay area.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 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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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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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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This can be addressed through continuous communication with others, supporting the generation of ideas that are both feasible and unique.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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House and Senate lawmakers keep circulating big ideas that would go well beyond a narrow fix — and cost taxpayers many billions in doing so.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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