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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These stylish venues that breed luxury and networking, where remote workers and entrepreneurs come to congregate, and where presentation is everything, are the latest aspirational and tangible must-have experience.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Her goal was to create something that was age appropriate yet aspirational.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
There’s something very aspirational these days about being able to take a vacation during spring, summer, fall, and winter.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Martha Stewart was aspirational; Rachael Ray was relatable.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Her goal was to create something that was age appropriate yet aspirational.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
There’s something very aspirational these days about being able to take a vacation during spring, summer, fall, and winter.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Martha Stewart was aspirational; Rachael Ray was relatable.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for aspirational
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“Aspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirational. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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