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
At one point, Thomas used a moment to introduce his firm Ryder Cup aspirations.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
No one person with an IDD looks like any other, so services address the particular needs and aspirations of each person.
—Karen Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
The more Prabhu schemes while praying in temples or on river banks, the more his political aspirations begin to feel like a dharma — a religious duty or calling — rather than simply an ulterior motive beneath a religious façade.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
The same guy with the same championship aspirations.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
No one person with an IDD looks like any other, so services address the particular needs and aspirations of each person.
—Karen Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
The more Prabhu schemes while praying in temples or on river banks, the more his political aspirations begin to feel like a dharma — a religious duty or calling — rather than simply an ulterior motive beneath a religious façade.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
The same guy with the same championship aspirations.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
Noun
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Jesse once again raises the bar with a bold examination of modern greed, power and male ambition.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the ambition was nowhere near as high as the bar set by Kreiz after his arrival.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 30-year-old defenseman, selected fourth overall in the 2013 NHL draft (two picks after the Panthers selected Aleksander Barkov) has 97 goals and 432 points over his 12-year NHL career.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Other scores: Bolles 20, Timber Creek 4 Girls Lacrosse Bartram Trail 12, Bishop Moore 6 Buzz: Lizzie Scalzo had a goal and an assist for the Hornets (5-3) while Sam Wilson had 13 saves at keeper.—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Treasuries have been around for a long time, but their underlying purpose is debatable at best.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Holland boasts striking advancements in the director’s style and committed performances from Kidman, Macfadyen and Bernal, but these qualities can’t quite save a narrative fundamentally confused about its purpose.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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Common Sense Media was founded in 2003 as a nonprofit with an aim of reviewing and rating media and technology on its suitability for children.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Thal’s recording was the first to be created in a professional capacity, with the aim of obtaining work for Dylan, said Bobby Livingston, an executive vice president at RR Auction.—
Colin Moynihan,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Estate distribution among beneficiaries can be handled in various ways, with each state providing a default method and estate planning attorneys utilizing multiple strategies to tailor distribution plans.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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As a union, AFGE has been issuing bargaining demands in response to the agency’s recent decisions and plans to enforce employee rights through other methods as necessary, spokesperson Couture said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Family, friends, and organizations may also begin setting money aside with the intention of contributing it to the account in the individual’s name as of Jan. 1.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Leadership is not merely about executing tasks but about approaching work with intention, adaptability, and awareness of broader impact.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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That’s especially true as the DOGE budget-cutters rampaging through the Social Security Administration have stated their intent to cut the agency’s customer service budget, in part by closing field offices.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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That seizure came from the DOJ's Silk Road investigation, and the DOJ signaled its intent to go through with the sale as recently as January.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chip and Joanna Gaines seem to have different ideas of fun at amusement parks!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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This innovative idea allows companies to analyze and optimize their processes with real-time results rather than relying on subjective interviews.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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