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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As silly as many of these characters are, it’s Sakurai’s aspirations that ultimately look ridiculous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Whiteman also highlights the value of existing programmes such as "Primary Futures", which bring in volunteers from different professions into schools to "challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
One such school in California is at the center of Ms. Lee’s long, comprehensive saga of family, finances and professional aspirations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Hargitay has been tight-lipped about what producers have in store for the night, though she did reveal her aspirations for doing something in the vein of an “SVU musical” during the ceremony.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Moreover, unlike Willie-Jay, he was not critical of Perry’s exotic aspirations; he was willing to listen, catch fire, share with him those visions of “guaranteed treasure” lurking in Mexican seas, Brazilian jungles.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
