aspiring
adjective
aspir·ing
ə-ˈspī-riŋ 
: desiring and working to achieve a particular goal : having aspirations to attain a specified profession, position, etc.
an aspiring actor [=a person who aspires to be and is trying to become an actor]
an aspiring novelist
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an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
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But at what cost? Known for his unforgettable portrayal of Dr. Kildare in the iconic medical drama, Chamberlain's enduring legacy is stitched into the very fabric of American television and has inspired aspiring actors worldwide.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A 16-year-old aspiring drill rapper shot stepping off a Queens MTA bus was killed over a dispute with a rival teen, police sources said Thursday — as the victim’s father took to social media to vent his rage.
—Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The son of Australian parents — Colin, an aspiring footballer himself, and Dorothy, a teacher, who had met on a ship coming over to the UK — Johnston quickly fell in love with football, which his mother deemed a safer bet than rugby union, rugby league or Australian Rules Football.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Choudhry advocates for clear use cases, has a deep understanding of consumer needs, and has also spent time encouraging aspiring professionals to design solutions that are not only easy to implement but also easy to scale.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A 16-year-old aspiring drill rapper shot stepping off a Queens MTA bus was killed over a dispute with a rival teen, police sources said Thursday — as the victim’s father took to social media to vent his rage.
—Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The son of Australian parents — Colin, an aspiring footballer himself, and Dorothy, a teacher, who had met on a ship coming over to the UK — Johnston quickly fell in love with football, which his mother deemed a safer bet than rugby union, rugby league or Australian Rules Football.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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