aspiration
noun
a strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition.
aspirations
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pluralof aspiration.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company has big aspirations for growing its artificial intelligence business.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
A fancy way of saying, beyond the short-term announcements and clear long-term aspirations, what is this government actually going to do?
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
As silly as many of these characters are, it’s Sakurai’s aspirations that ultimately look ridiculous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Masterplan” is a lot of fun, because it’s a kind of crime procedural involving likable criminals with lofty aspirations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
In an emotional speech at Hungary’s National Theatre in January 1840, Liszt declared his support for his countrymen’s aspirations for independence.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
