aspirational

adjective

as·pi·ra·tion·al ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl

: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration

aspirational goals

: such as

: 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 …—

Katie Grant

: 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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Campaigns are aspirational, filled with half-baked proposals designed to send a message rather than establish a set of solid governing priorities. —

Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Starbucks retains its status as a high profile aspirational brand. —

Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 While the label has not shared revenue projections for 2024, it is expected to take a hit as aspirational consumers tighten their pursestrings. —

Joelle Diderich, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 Odin might think of Aaron’s life as aspirational, but to Aaron, the reverse is true. —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aspirational