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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2
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
Similarly, outside observers might anticipate that after so much hardship, Gazans would be more prepared to compromise on larger political aspirations in favor of more urgent human needs.
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Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
At the time, Russian President Vladimir Putin surely had an inkling that his invasion would probably have a terrible impact on Russia's future Olympic aspirations, said Mietek Boduszyński, who teaches U.S. foreign policy at Pomona College in Claremont, California.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Guaranteeing the people’s right to bear arms, both through state militias and as individuals, would serve as deterrence against federal leaders with despotic aspirations.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Evan Ferguson’s arrival on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion is too premature for European aspirations but his youthfulness bodes well for the type of player Potter wants to recruit.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
At the time, Russian President Vladimir Putin surely had an inkling that his invasion would probably have a terrible impact on Russia's future Olympic aspirations, said Mietek Boduszyński, who teaches U.S. foreign policy at Pomona College in Claremont, California.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Guaranteeing the people’s right to bear arms, both through state militias and as individuals, would serve as deterrence against federal leaders with despotic aspirations.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Evan Ferguson’s arrival on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion is too premature for European aspirations but his youthfulness bodes well for the type of player Potter wants to recruit.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspiration
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Emotional uncertainty may arise around professional ambitions while the moon squares off with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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How to boost your ambition and EQ Ridiculous ambition requires emotional intelligence, Ramaswamy said.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Since then, Dubb Value has been known for helping companies execute acquisitions that meet their financial goals and protect their core values, leadership vision, and efficiency in operations.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Their goals aren't clear, but online writings span topics from radical veganism and gender identity to artificial intelligence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The crucial difference from last season is his belief in his own abilities to alter events to his own purposes.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy also claimed the reason the children were hospitalized was for quarantine purposes.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Common Sense Media was founded in 2003 as a nonprofit with an aim of reviewing and rating media and technology on its suitability for children.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Thal’s recording was the first to be created in a professional capacity, with the aim of obtaining work for Dylan, said Bobby Livingston, an executive vice president at RR Auction.—
Colin Moynihan,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Palestinian Authority, which governs pockets of the West Bank, has so far opposed any plans for Gaza that exclude it.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The median retirement age is 62, despite people’s best intentions to wait until at least 65, EBRI said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Fenty mogul was present throughout the three-week trial to support her partner and, toward the end, brought 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot Rose with her to watch summations, about which Tacopina said Ri had only pure intentions.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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People with knowledge of the discussions said Dodge is returning with the intent to eventually put together a full Cup program.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Capturing this war and its consequences was never Loktev’s intent, but the film’s evolution (both as a narrative, and as a DIY production) is a vital part of its text.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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The general idea is to use the wide lens to locate and select a subject from the expansive view, which the tele lens then zooms in on.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Aspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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