pretensions

noun

Definition of pretensionsnext
plural of pretension
1
as in rights
an entitlement to something a pretension of long standing to the throne of Hungary

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2
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish has serious pretensions of becoming a writer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretensions
  1. goals
  2. ambitions
  3. intentions
  4. ideas
  5. objectives
  6. intents
  7. aspirations
  8. things
Noun
  • This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of goals
Noun
  • 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
  • By last summer, those ambitions had waned.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of ambitions
Noun
  • 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
  • The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.
    Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of intentions
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • This involves leveraging advanced technologies like AI to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning and sustainability objectives.
    Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of intents
Noun
  • 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
  • Mars retrograde will be underway, re-entering Cancer—your 11th house of community and aspirations—on January 6.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of aspirations
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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