as in ambitious
having a strong desire for personal advancement
an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
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as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
aspire to great deeds, and you have a better chance of doing good deeds
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as in rising
to move or extend upward
a tower aspiring towards the heavens
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Recent Examples of aspiring
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
The aspiring star later toured the country, doing theater and go-go dancing in places such as Puerto Rico, New Jersey and Los Angeles.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Some aspiring interns have been forced to entrepreneurial new methods to get their entry-level jobs.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Herold also mentors aspiring teachers, sharing her passion and expertise to prepare the next generation of educators, according to the release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
The aspiring star later toured the country, doing theater and go-go dancing in places such as Puerto Rico, New Jersey and Los Angeles.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The aforementioned athletes and their peers have helped pave the way for others to participant and succeed in the sports industry, as well as provide tips for current and aspiring leaders in any context.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Some aspiring interns have been forced to entrepreneurial new methods to get their entry-level jobs.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Given that circumstance, Katz said, an ambitious institution such as Williams College, located in a tiny town in Massachusetts three hours from Boston and New York City, has no choice but to hire partners to compete for the best faculty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Concord was PlayStation's ambitious triple-A hero shooter that never lived long enough to amass a large player base.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the appetite for non-fiction continues to grow, non-fiction producer Celia Aniskovich (Face to Face with Scott Peterson, Beanie Mania) is launching a digital magazine intending to publish stories that can also be eyed as IP for future film and TV projects.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some volunteers formed text chains and Facebook groups, intending to keep in touch long after the ornaments are taken down.Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Packers ascending tight end Tucker Kraft echoed those thoughts.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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There’s a genuine confidence that’s ascending proportionally with the upscaling of the audience size.Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Barca, this fixture can serve not just as a way of climbing up the UCL league phase charts, but also boosting morale ahead of hosting Leganes in La Liga at home on Sunday.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Employees are now navigating their careers through horizontal moves to gain varied experiences rather than climbing a linear ladder.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspiring. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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