as in goals
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 aspirations
At its height nearly 20 years ago, India’s leader described the Maoists as the country’s biggest internal security threat, a blight on its status as the world’s largest democracy and its aspirations of becoming a global power.
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Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
New York has won 11 straight and now has championship aspirations after winning the Eastern Conference and earning its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
One speaks to our highest aspirations, the other to the existential threats.
—Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Some panelists shared their upcoming plans and career aspirations.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, this is a work that speaks directly to both the nation’s richest history and highest aspirations.
—Douglas Brinkley, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Announcing its hardcore aspirations with a moody steel-blue palette that suffuses the rural setting with dread, the film takes place almost entirely on a remote cow farm, the home of a mixed-race family of three.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
In 1996, Joe Davidson opened Oklahoma Joe’s in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the help of Jeff, who had decided to take his barbecue aspirations to the next level.
—Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
But the aspirations of a broader notion of citizenship quickly asserted itself.
—Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
New York has won 11 straight and now has championship aspirations after winning the Eastern Conference and earning its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
One speaks to our highest aspirations, the other to the existential threats.
—Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Some panelists shared their upcoming plans and career aspirations.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, this is a work that speaks directly to both the nation’s richest history and highest aspirations.
—Douglas Brinkley, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Announcing its hardcore aspirations with a moody steel-blue palette that suffuses the rural setting with dread, the film takes place almost entirely on a remote cow farm, the home of a mixed-race family of three.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
In 1996, Joe Davidson opened Oklahoma Joe’s in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the help of Jeff, who had decided to take his barbecue aspirations to the next level.
—Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
But the aspirations of a broader notion of citizenship quickly asserted itself.
—Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
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Both of those goals were assisted on by Jalen Chatfield.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Except where prohibited, acceptance of the Prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor’s use of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment of consideration.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The acreage also left room for additional ambitions, with the listing pointing to practical extras like an oversized three-car garage, space for a shop or barn, and the potential for horses.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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If that's the case, that sobering development would be a critical blow to NASA and its ambitions of establishing a foothold on the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Gordon is a keen chess player, has been known to write down his short- and long-term aims in a journal and keeps himself in great shape away from football.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The industry at large aims to dig itself out of a nearly four-year malaise amid wider weakness in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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One of the chief objectives the administration laid out going into the war was to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile stockpile.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Once that language is diluted by objectives other than measuring income and production, economic debates become less coherent and public decision-making less reliable.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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OpenAI and Anthropic have also announced their intentions to go public later this year.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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As of now, Vance has not formally announced his intentions to run for president in 2028.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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While Breez grew up immersed in South Florida boating culture, Gone became interested in what the lifestyle brand reveals about broader ideas of belonging and the balance of power.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Ongoing facilities master planning that focuses on capital investments and integrates community ideas into the future of existing buildings can minimize disruptions and build trust with communities affected.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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