1
as in rights
an entitlement to something
a pretension of long standing to the throne of Hungary
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2
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
has serious pretensions of becoming a writer
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Recent Examples of pretensions
Such pretensions on the part of the mega-rich aren’t new; Lowell reminds us of that.
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Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretensions
Noun
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The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Rashtriya Kisan Manch, which is a prominent farmers' rights organization based in Lucknow, has called for Shukla to be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Representatives for James have called the fraud claims made against her politically motivated and false.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Report suspicious charges to your insurer right away – unfamiliar claims could mean someone is trying to use your benefits.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this label did not square with her ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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India’s ambitions to become a global maritime stronghold now have a hefty price tag—a cool $1 trillion.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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The original novel includes material that’s sympathetic to the aims of the women’s movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Increasingly dismayed, Dudek hatched a plan that seemed to embody his mix of good intentions, hubris and melodrama.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The requirement for Staveley to clarify her intentions is because of the fact that 13 per cent of the shares in Tottenham Hotspur Limited — those not owned by ENIC — are in theory publicly tradable.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pretensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretensions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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