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
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Examples of aspiring in a Sentence
an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
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To aid her, Rosie tapped their brother Juan, a 34-year-old singer and aspiring producer who had struggled with addiction for years.
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Like any aspiring musician coming of age in the 2010s, Post posted videos of himself playing music online.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
Here are seven staycation ideas for aspiring and expert stargazers alike.
Westcliff and Silver Cliff
In south-central Colorado, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are early pioneers in the dark skies movement, earning the International Dark Sky Community designation nearly a decade ago.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 25 June 2024
Various aspiring day traders seek guidance from mentors or online communities to refine their skills, and Diego Apaza is one of the notable individuals in this space.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Like any aspiring musician coming of age in the 2010s, Post posted videos of himself playing music online.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
Here are seven staycation ideas for aspiring and expert stargazers alike.
Westcliff and Silver Cliff
In south-central Colorado, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are early pioneers in the dark skies movement, earning the International Dark Sky Community designation nearly a decade ago.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 25 June 2024
Various aspiring day traders seek guidance from mentors or online communities to refine their skills, and Diego Apaza is one of the notable individuals in this space.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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