aspirational
adjective
as·pi·ra·tion·al
ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration
aspirational goals
: such as
a
: having or showing a desire to achieve a high level of success or social status
… private schools are patronised … by parents struggling to produce intelligent, clear-thinking, disciplined, polite, aspirational children …—
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b
: associated with or suggestive of a high level of success and social status and therefore appealing to people who aspire to such status
aspirational brands/products
aspirationally
adverb
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Thanks to the work of individuals like these, Hawaii remains such a unique and special place to visit and experience and continues to enthrall aspirational travelers from around the world.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Like Nichols before her, Saldaña embodied Star Trek’s optimistic, socially progressive ideals, serving as a heroic, aspirational icon for young girls with their eyes on a bold future.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Positivity creates a strong emotional connection and taps into aspirational emotions, making your brand more memorable.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
The president is an aspirational dictator, and no transparently vacuous rhetoric can undercut this glaring truth that informs the collusive efforts of Russian and U.S. actions.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Robin Raven, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Like Nichols before her, Saldaña embodied Star Trek’s optimistic, socially progressive ideals, serving as a heroic, aspirational icon for young girls with their eyes on a bold future.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Positivity creates a strong emotional connection and taps into aspirational emotions, making your brand more memorable.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
The president is an aspirational dictator, and no transparently vacuous rhetoric can undercut this glaring truth that informs the collusive efforts of Russian and U.S. actions.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Aspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirational. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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