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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A January integration deal between Damascus and the Kurdish administration crushed Kurdish aspirations for self-rule and still raises concerns for many from the minority group.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
And if anything would derail his debt-free aspirations, then Erle wouldn’t take the opportunity.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
And if so, just who, on a day when the vagaries of links golf on the blustery Lancashire coast propelled several players into realistic contention and just as quickly swept their aspirations aside.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
That kind of foot in the door can make all the difference for young people like Ohwobete and Ramírez, who have creative aspirations but few opportunities to realize them on a large scale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a relentless cross-examination by Maisels, Murray admitted that the charter was in fact a humanitarian document that might well represent the natural reaction and aspirations of nonwhites to the harsh conditions in South Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
