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
Prioritize Storytelling Over Selling: Focus on narratives that resonate with your audience’s experiences and aspirations.
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Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
But Douglas highlights that beyond transportation, Riyadh Air serves as a powerful branding vehicle for the kingdom’s tourism aspirations, carrying the message of Saudi Arabia’s transformation to global markets and helping to overcome some of the perception challenges.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Whatever happens at Tottenham and elsewhere on Sunday, the overall picture is a club still in good health with realistic aspirations of making further progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Losing him was a major blow as the Phillies look to make good on longstanding World Series aspirations.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
But Douglas highlights that beyond transportation, Riyadh Air serves as a powerful branding vehicle for the kingdom’s tourism aspirations, carrying the message of Saudi Arabia’s transformation to global markets and helping to overcome some of the perception challenges.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Whatever happens at Tottenham and elsewhere on Sunday, the overall picture is a club still in good health with realistic aspirations of making further progress.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Losing him was a major blow as the Phillies look to make good on longstanding World Series aspirations.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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That evolution mirrors trends seen in other fragile states where the rule of law has eroded — but with one key difference: Venezuela’s criminal strategy is explicitly transnational, with ambitions that extend far beyond its borders.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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With the right mix of ambition, coordination, and investment, both Sanz and Krause believe Europe can still turn the tide.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Those goals were just the fourth and fifth in 14 games this spring.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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The goal is to haul Ford vehicles from the Kentucky Truck Plant to dealerships anywhere in the nation.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Inside were human skeletal remains which officials believe were deposited for ritual purposes before the site was abandoned, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Launched in 2024 with the aim of addressing the needs of the 50-and-older club, Myne Beauty debuted direct-to-consumer with two skin care products — a $49 hydrating serum and a $48 night cream formulated with retinol, vitamin C and peptides.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Israel's launch of another offensive in Gaza in recent days with the aim of returning the hostages comes amid international condemnation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government's 11-week blockade of the area.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Jurado, now on the council, praised the spending plan, then voted for it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Wealth doesn’t just happen; it is built with intention.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The dress moves like a line thought out to the end, firmly, with intention, leaving no room for excess.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
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As with everything Banksy, siting and context are chief among the avenues of investigation into the man’s intent and into his his hilariously ruthless nocturnal execution of his art.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Smith was charged with violation of probation, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell and interfering with police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Recently, a special idea came to the family — one that felt like a meaningful way to keep Andreini close.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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House and Senate lawmakers keep circulating big ideas that would go well beyond a narrow fix — and cost taxpayers many billions in doing so.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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