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
While both are in need of help, the situation at KSC is already crumbling and the OIG warns a potential deal breaker for the agency’s plans, including its moon aspirations, if not addressed.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Because exclusion was often the defining reality of American life, economic empowerment frequently required succeeding in systems that were not designed to accommodate Black aspirations.
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Basil Smikle,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Ultimately, major selection should reflect a student's true passions and future aspirations, requiring early self-reflection.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Safavieh’s Haven accent table is the answer to all your cottagecore Pinterest board aspirations.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
The pressure of joining a veteran laden-team with championship aspirations doesn’t faze Wagler.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
But, if Messi has Golden Boot aspirations, a game against Jordan would give him a great chance to add to his goal tally, and his competitors, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland are likely to start when their teams play against each other.
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Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
At the same time, candidates are empowered to determine for themselves whether the organization’s culture aligns with their own values, work style, and career aspirations.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Romanch had aspirations to become an entrepreneur after graduating from university, his family said.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Because exclusion was often the defining reality of American life, economic empowerment frequently required succeeding in systems that were not designed to accommodate Black aspirations.
—
Basil Smikle,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Ultimately, major selection should reflect a student's true passions and future aspirations, requiring early self-reflection.
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Safavieh’s Haven accent table is the answer to all your cottagecore Pinterest board aspirations.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
The pressure of joining a veteran laden-team with championship aspirations doesn’t faze Wagler.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
But, if Messi has Golden Boot aspirations, a game against Jordan would give him a great chance to add to his goal tally, and his competitors, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland are likely to start when their teams play against each other.
—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
At the same time, candidates are empowered to determine for themselves whether the organization’s culture aligns with their own values, work style, and career aspirations.
—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Romanch had aspirations to become an entrepreneur after graduating from university, his family said.
—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
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Crevier, 25, had career highs with seven goals, 18 assists, and 25 points in 78 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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Britain remembers well the fiasco of 2022, when then-Prime Minister Liz Truss triggered a mass sell-off of bonds after presenting plans for huge unfunded tax cuts.
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In communities nationwide, officials said ICE canceled plans to convert commercial warehouses into large detention sites.
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Lofty sci-fi ambitions, huge coverage in the *ahem* media and a founder with a cult-like following whipped up a frenzy of excitement around the company.
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Dua Lipa’s literary ambitions are continuing to expand beyond the page.
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The fighting stopped, but its aims did not.
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Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.
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These professionals help organizations select, implement and optimize AI solutions that align with business objectives.
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Later in the decade, Israel broadened its objectives to include pressuring the Assad regime in Syria and undercutting the long-standing Iranian-Syrian relationship.
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The study measured stated preferences and intentions online, so future work could test cost per wear in actual stores to observe real shopping behavior.
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That same underlying rhythm in laughter is shaped by a conscious control to communicate varying emotions and intentions.
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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