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
Amina Muaddi is back for spring 2026 with a collection that examines how shoes can represent our aspirations while also providing a foundation for life.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
After that second loss, Jackson shelved his own political aspirations but continued his efforts for civil rights and justice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The Vanderbilt University student recently opened up about her post-college plans, including her decision to drop her law school aspirations.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The series’ financial backdrop proved to be an ideal canvas for their conspiracy-thriller aspirations.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result the Red Sox head into 2026 with legitimate playoff aspirations, but also with one of the most power-deficient lineups in baseball.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Any administration claiming to speak for diverse working people should respect our aspirations, not dismiss them.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The Wranglers have playoff aspirations in their first year competing at the varsity level, and the talented second baseman/outfielder is one reason why.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The fewer personal touches in a room, the better, so that designers could highlight their work and provide a blank canvas on which potential clients could project their own lifestyles and aspirations.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
After that second loss, Jackson shelved his own political aspirations but continued his efforts for civil rights and justice.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The Vanderbilt University student recently opened up about her post-college plans, including her decision to drop her law school aspirations.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The series’ financial backdrop proved to be an ideal canvas for their conspiracy-thriller aspirations.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result the Red Sox head into 2026 with legitimate playoff aspirations, but also with one of the most power-deficient lineups in baseball.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Any administration claiming to speak for diverse working people should respect our aspirations, not dismiss them.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The Wranglers have playoff aspirations in their first year competing at the varsity level, and the talented second baseman/outfielder is one reason why.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
The fewer personal touches in a room, the better, so that designers could highlight their work and provide a blank canvas on which potential clients could project their own lifestyles and aspirations.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kate Schneider’s hat trick with two goals led a well-balanced effort as Walpole used to down Ursuline 8-4.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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To remedy this, Wood recommends glass containers for storage purposes.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The agents asked for daily medical updates, whether patients had the cognitive ability to understand paperwork that was given to them and details about discharge dates and plans.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The abrupt shift away from Blue Jay and the LVM system are unlikely to hamper Amazon’s wider robotics and automation ambitions, especially given the technology’s ability to cut down supply chain costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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Runway ambitions are similarly measured.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This two-part investigation begins with Harrison’s early days in Liverpool through his Fab Four years, including sojourns to India that radically changed the aims (and style) of the counterculture in Europe and North America.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The soft-spoken Stolz acknowledged that, yes, his aims are high, and, sure, he is flattered by the comparisons to Heiden.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sustaining the county’s growth and maintaining affordability are critical objectives.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Adaptive reuse is one of the objectives behind the Central Area TIF, which has been tapped previously to help redevelop downtown buildings.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Which words truly match your intentions?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Which words truly match your intentions?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Calderon, Becerra and Mahan floated ideas like investing more state funds to increase child care providers’ wages for programs like Head Start, a federal early childhood care program.—
Lia Russell
Updated February 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bateman said it’s been an education for him personally, chatting with these men over dinner and exchanging ideas.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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