as in goals
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 aspirations
By recognizing those with genuine potential early on, leaders can provide the necessary guidance and mentorship to help young employees develop a strong work ethic and realistic career aspirations.
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Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, January 11 brings a welcome change as the North Node of Destiny enters Pisces and brings special attention to your 11th house of hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
This could reveal distaste in your social circle, as well as a lack of desire toward your aspirations and larger-than-life goals for the world.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
At The Plaza Coral Gables, upscale restaurants, luxury boutiques, and premier wellness services reflect the needs and aspirations of the surrounding affluent area, creating a sense of place for locals driving traffic.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Mars retrograde will be underway, re-entering Cancer—your 11th house of community and aspirations—on January 6.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses that get ahead are those that can align these sometimes seemingly conflicting positions and balance operational aspirations with financial realities.
—Richard Okon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies had championship aspirations in 2024.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Victories like Saturday’s help make lofty aspirations feel more attainable.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, January 11 brings a welcome change as the North Node of Destiny enters Pisces and brings special attention to your 11th house of hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
This could reveal distaste in your social circle, as well as a lack of desire toward your aspirations and larger-than-life goals for the world.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
At The Plaza Coral Gables, upscale restaurants, luxury boutiques, and premier wellness services reflect the needs and aspirations of the surrounding affluent area, creating a sense of place for locals driving traffic.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Mars retrograde will be underway, re-entering Cancer—your 11th house of community and aspirations—on January 6.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses that get ahead are those that can align these sometimes seemingly conflicting positions and balance operational aspirations with financial realities.
—Richard Okon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies had championship aspirations in 2024.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Victories like Saturday’s help make lofty aspirations feel more attainable.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirations
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Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Proper and effective financial stewardship ensures that these ambitions are both feasible and economically viable.Richard Okon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Although the announcement sent shares plunging as much as 19% that evening, investors have come around to the company’s costly AI ambitions.Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Security guarantees for Ukraine that are directly tied to the cessation of hostilities can advance all three of these objectives.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Success will require careful consideration of competing interests, clear communication of objectives and concerns, and a commitment to responsible innovation.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now is the time to set your intentions with a clear mind.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, researchers have shown that people’s intentions to act against climate change can be increased by asking them to watch popular movies with climate-crisis storylines such as An Inconvenient Truth (2006) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Without advice from the United States and its allies, Kyiv has produced unrealistic ideas on ending the war—such as Zelensky’s victory plan announced this fall.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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There is a third method, hybrid, but for all intents and purposes, business owners are going to use the cash or the accrual method.Karla Dennis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Aspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirations. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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