as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
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Recent Examples of objectives
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced a raft of landmark rule changes that will come into force ahead of this summer’s World Cup, with the overarching objectives being to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, increase match tempo and improve fan and player experience.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Fifth, it must be tied to clear diplomatic objectives.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
So, instead of humans directly controlling drones, future operators may increasingly define objectives while AI systems determine execution in real time.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The upper stage of the rocket successfully completed most of its objectives before landing in the Indian Ocean.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Ultimately, the proof will be in the units produced, but the contours, objectives and steps outlined in the plan are a blueprint to work off of.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Fulfilling expectations of individuals by creating values in accordance with companies’ objectives is a key factor in marketing.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
That’s a lot of complicated, and at times conflicting, objectives to try to balance.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Meanwhile, one of Iran’s primary objectives in negotiations is to secure its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, ISW added.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Fifth, it must be tied to clear diplomatic objectives.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
So, instead of humans directly controlling drones, future operators may increasingly define objectives while AI systems determine execution in real time.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The upper stage of the rocket successfully completed most of its objectives before landing in the Indian Ocean.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Ultimately, the proof will be in the units produced, but the contours, objectives and steps outlined in the plan are a blueprint to work off of.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Fulfilling expectations of individuals by creating values in accordance with companies’ objectives is a key factor in marketing.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
That’s a lot of complicated, and at times conflicting, objectives to try to balance.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Meanwhile, one of Iran’s primary objectives in negotiations is to secure its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, ISW added.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectives
Noun
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One year ago, the Foundation decided to conclude its collaboration with Gran Tierra Energy after achieving the goals initially planned.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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After the particularly disturbing Game 3 loss, when the Avs lost for only the second time in 76 playoff games when leading by three goals, Colorado resorted to whimpering.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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For tax purposes, the Collin County Appraisal District valued the property at nearly $2 million.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, sees it as a sovereignty issue and has indicated opposition to that option.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Many teachers also volunteered extra time to help build lesson plans with Halverson and his assistant principals.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Nothing says Connecticut meet-cute like bonding over melting ice cream while a boat slowly delays everyone’s plans.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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Unity was critical to these aims.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The doctors then devise a program based on the test results and the guest’s personal aims.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The contest, for all intents, would have ended then and there, save for months of airy speculation on which Democrat or Republican would make the November runoff en route to eventual defeat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Objectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectives. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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