as in objectives
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
leaving the world a better place than I found it is one of my main goals
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Recent Examples of goals
Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Make a purposeful commitment to your goals and seek opportunities that challenge you.
—Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This will ensure both teams gain a deeper understanding of each other's priorities and work together more effectively toward common goals.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Top goals force you to think more critically about the tasks in front of you, cutting through the clutter to get to the heart of where your time is best spent.
—Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
However, top goals are relevant even if that’s not the case.
—Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The present agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland directly defies the realization of these goals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.
—Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Make a purposeful commitment to your goals and seek opportunities that challenge you.
—Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This will ensure both teams gain a deeper understanding of each other's priorities and work together more effectively toward common goals.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Top goals force you to think more critically about the tasks in front of you, cutting through the clutter to get to the heart of where your time is best spent.
—Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
However, top goals are relevant even if that’s not the case.
—Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The present agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland directly defies the realization of these goals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.
—Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goals
Noun
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Emotional intelligence and rapport remain critical to aligning objectives and driving results.Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Woolrich is setting its ambitions higher, fashion and luxury slowdown notwithstanding.Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a reality check.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deep learning and artificial intelligence continue to push our ideas of what’s possible, and expand the capabilities of digital systems housed on electronic hardware.John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consuming ideas alone doesn’t produce growth.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 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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“Goals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goals. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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