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
Examples of aspiring in a Sentence
an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
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Katharine Ross stars as Joanna Eberhart, a young wife and mother and aspiring photographer who moves with her family to the seemingly idyllic fictional Connecticut suburb of Stepford at her husband Walter's (Peter Masterson) insistence.
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Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
And while some people on social media weren’t so kind to North, the aspiring performer had plenty of support in the moment.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
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An aspiring musician was determined to get through a song to post online—even after being distracted in the worst way possible.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In fact, the most recent season featured Wilson playing Abby, an aspiring country singer, which featured a concert that was shot at Billy Bob’s.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
And while some people on social media weren’t so kind to North, the aspiring performer had plenty of support in the moment.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
Man Gets 'Surprise' Visitor While Singing, Goes Viral For Response
By
Rachael O'Connor
Life and Trends Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
1
An aspiring musician was determined to get through a song to post online—even after being distracted in the worst way possible.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In fact, the most recent season featured Wilson playing Abby, an aspiring country singer, which featured a concert that was shot at Billy Bob’s.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aspiring
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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