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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His insights on teamwork, leadership, value creation and the U.S. healthcare system—gleaned from his illustrious career—inspired many young and aspiring minds.
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Ge Bai, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Three people are accused of stealing $44 million from more than 800 aspiring authors by offering bogus book, television and movie deals, federal officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
As craft barbecue surged in popularity, more and more aspiring pitmasters entered the game, launching food trucks and pop-up operations with the goal of eventually upgrading to brick and mortar restaurants.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The public hunt, which kicked off in November, has swelled online discussion groups and sent aspiring millionaires searching from Vermont to California.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Ge Bai, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Three people are accused of stealing $44 million from more than 800 aspiring authors by offering bogus book, television and movie deals, federal officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
As craft barbecue surged in popularity, more and more aspiring pitmasters entered the game, launching food trucks and pop-up operations with the goal of eventually upgrading to brick and mortar restaurants.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The public hunt, which kicked off in November, has swelled online discussion groups and sent aspiring millionaires searching from Vermont to California.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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