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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For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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By last summer, those ambitions had waned.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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This involves leveraging advanced technologies like AI to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning and sustainability objectives.—
Ashok Viswanathan,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that electronic invoicing processes meet both the common framework's objectives and the localized requirements of individual countries and industries.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.—
Dana Miranda,
TIME,
26 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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Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
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 30 Jan. 2025.
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