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
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.
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Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Macron’s highest aspirations to, as a modern Talleyrand, inject himself and solve global issues such as Ukraine, Africa’s Sahel, Syria, Lebanon, or Iran have fallen short, degenerated into petty feuds, or backfired.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 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
One of the father of five’s biggest aspirations is stepping into NFL ownership, ideally with his hometown team.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Data from the report shows that undocumented students who attend newcomers academies in the United States on average perform lower on standardized tests, experience more mental health and behavioral issues and have lower post-secondary aspirations than those who attend mainstream campuses.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
And then that quickly turned into bigger aspirations.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Macron’s highest aspirations to, as a modern Talleyrand, inject himself and solve global issues such as Ukraine, Africa’s Sahel, Syria, Lebanon, or Iran have fallen short, degenerated into petty feuds, or backfired.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 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
One of the father of five’s biggest aspirations is stepping into NFL ownership, ideally with his hometown team.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Data from the report shows that undocumented students who attend newcomers academies in the United States on average perform lower on standardized tests, experience more mental health and behavioral issues and have lower post-secondary aspirations than those who attend mainstream campuses.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
And then that quickly turned into bigger aspirations.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Postponing development of one of the kingdom’s most iconic projects is the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is taking a more pragmatic view of its ambitions.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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Entertainment Studios, which was renamed Allen Media Group in 2020 to reflect the company’s growing ambitions, including some that haven’t panned out.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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As part of the hotel’s social-impact aims, the rattan icebox and garbage bins were crafted by Burmese artisans who work with Kalinko, a social enterprise that creates handmade, sustainable products using traditional techniques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In practice, that responsibility often extends beyond investment selection to include planning, coordination, behavioral coaching, and helping individuals make financial decisions within the context of their broader aims and lives.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In doing so, the researchers were able to cut down on their consumption of materials by nearly 40 percent, without compromising any of their design objectives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Missions and chapters can be replayed individually, and there's a dedicated tactical mode with alternative objectives and challenge variants.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, OpenAI and Anthropic have also announced their intentions to go public later this year.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Your intentions will determine what comes next.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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