1
as in ambition
eager desire for personal advancement
a combination of aspiration and hard work made her the top tennis player in the state
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as in goal
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 aspiration
With aspirations to continue winning and a supportive family, everyone is happy to see the father of four stay on the mound a bit longer.
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Said Bravo, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Then Zach and Laura Adams ambitiously bought the farm in 2012 with aspirations to transform it into a brewery.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Leading the company was never Julie’s* career aspiration.
—Jordan Stark, Harvard Business Review, 16 July 2025
Interstellar has aspirations beyond launch vehicles.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Said Bravo, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Then Zach and Laura Adams ambitiously bought the farm in 2012 with aspirations to transform it into a brewery.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
Leading the company was never Julie’s* career aspiration.
—Jordan Stark, Harvard Business Review, 16 July 2025
Interstellar has aspirations beyond launch vehicles.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for aspiration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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However, in spite its lofty ambitions, the company never truly broke from the commission structure.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Everyone appreciates that the storied Paramount lot on Melrose won’t be sold off, and Paramount’s picture and TV businesses have the best chance for success since Sumner Redstone’s estate lawyer Philippe Dauman strangled the studio’s ambition in favor of stock buybacks.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The Argentine forward has 12 goals and seven assists in league play this season, his best return in three seasons in purple.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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This is a rebirth of identity, self-image, and personal goals.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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In addition to being easier to use, steamers can serve a dual purpose; the steam acts as a natural deodorizer, eliminating not only wrinkles but also odor-causing bacteria.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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With Intelsat’s next-generation satellite dishes and Whitaker’s peace instructors, these outposts have become beacons of hyper-technology and anti-war activism, with the aim of radiating their waves of pacifism outward.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Just over two weeks since floods in the Texas Hill Country killed more than 130 people, Texas lawmakers start a special legislative session today with the aim of funding recovery and protecting from future disasters.—
Blaise Gainey,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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For too long, the fate of the surrounding community has been tied to a doomed, large-scale plan to develop the neighborhood in tandem with the train station.—
Tony Simone,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Franz Wagner has made his intentions clear to suit up for Germany while Goga Bitadze will play for the Republic of Georgia.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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That means: Starting meetings with aligned priorities, not just agendas Ending them with clear next steps, not vague intentions Tracking progress in a way that’s visible, flexible, and tied to actual outcomes Leadership isn’t about managing time.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The result, revealed a year later, was the CTS-V — the first car to wear the new V-Series badge that GM had chosen as a statement of intent representing its plans to tackle BMW’s M division, Audi’s S / RS lineup and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG models.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Pichardo pleaded guilty on April 3 to conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and quantities of cocaine, heroin, and other opioids, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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What does the heat index chart look like? To get an idea of how air temperatures and humidity levels produce apparent temperatures, here is the NWS' heat index chart.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Send ideas and tips to [email protected].—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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