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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In addition to big swings on the economy, we're used to hearing certain unifying rhetoric from new presidents: appeals to the opposite side, messages of hope for the country, aspirational plans. —

ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025 Instead, brands typically emphasize craftsmanship and the aspirational experience their products offer. —

Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Between the lines: A super-agent breakthrough could push generative AI from a fun, cool, aspirational tool to a true replacement for human workers. —

Axios, 19 Jan. 2025 The American cowboy is an aspirational bastion of masculinity, and as Costner proves, of manners. —

Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for aspirational