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
Up until that point, the focus had largely been on Dewsbury-Hall’s impressive individual performance and Everton’s aspirations to qualify for European football next season.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Community members are encouraged to visit the newsroom to ask questions, share story ideas and talk about aspirations for the future of the community.
—Angela Piazza, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Yet Trump’s aspirations betray where the US might think its war is headed.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Pink assured her there were no hard feelings, shifting gears to Kim's own musical aspirations.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
The pressure to keep children in competitive activities — whether for scholarships, social expectations, or a parent’s own aspirations — is something countless households face.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The investor has noticed a few worrying trends that may inhibit young professionals from following their true aspirations, hurting their career success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The students with aspirations to high office knew that idealism and ambition put off a lot of people.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Before strategies are crafted, clients are encouraged to articulate aspirations and concerns.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Community members are encouraged to visit the newsroom to ask questions, share story ideas and talk about aspirations for the future of the community.
—Angela Piazza, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Yet Trump’s aspirations betray where the US might think its war is headed.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Pink assured her there were no hard feelings, shifting gears to Kim's own musical aspirations.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
The pressure to keep children in competitive activities — whether for scholarships, social expectations, or a parent’s own aspirations — is something countless households face.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The investor has noticed a few worrying trends that may inhibit young professionals from following their true aspirations, hurting their career success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The students with aspirations to high office knew that idealism and ambition put off a lot of people.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Before strategies are crafted, clients are encouraged to articulate aspirations and concerns.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forward Paulinho has six goals and one assist in the 2026 Clausura, while Alexis Vega has returned from injury.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Solutions like this will ensure everyday Americans never foot the bill for our country’s AI ambitions.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Benjamin Reinhard, 14, won by correctly spelling the word kenosis, which refers to the act of a Christian person voluntarily giving up their personal rights and ambitions and accepting suffering, according to the spelling bee’s definition.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whatever its environmental aims, the bill would also generate a new revenue stream for the state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Military operations and national purpose will become more and more distanced from each other, because military prowess cannot clarify America’s war aims.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mid-May could bring a brief cluster to navigate, but new fresh air and freedom and intensification of objectives soon follow.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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What are your clear objectives?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The root of Disco is tension — between Styles and an ex, between an artist and himself, between a pop star and a fandom’s gaze, and between serious intentions and sometimes silly lyricism.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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And on Wednesday night, Tan shed a light on Broadcom's customer spending intentions beyond 2026.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the party's last open nominating contest, featured a rush to the left as candidates raced to embrace far-reaching ideas including Medicare-for-all, the Green New Deal and aggressive taxes on billionaires.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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