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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This automotive event is the pinnacle of luxury, craftsmanship and timeless design—an event that celebrates the art of creating aspirational lifestyles.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Francis, for one, appears sanguine, occasionally referring to an aspirational successor, Shenon notes, who would take the name John XXIV, honoring the pope who let the fresh air in 60 years ago.
—Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
If purpose is the center, vision is an aspirational arrow pointing up, reminding every employee of an organization’s direction.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Taylor-Joy, with her aspirational Eastern European accent, and Teller are both fine in their roles, reveling in the humor of two people who can see each other but not speak.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Francis, for one, appears sanguine, occasionally referring to an aspirational successor, Shenon notes, who would take the name John XXIV, honoring the pope who let the fresh air in 60 years ago.
—Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
If purpose is the center, vision is an aspirational arrow pointing up, reminding every employee of an organization’s direction.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Taylor-Joy, with her aspirational Eastern European accent, and Teller are both fine in their roles, reveling in the humor of two people who can see each other but not speak.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Aspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirational. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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