AMBITIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

ambitions

noun

plural of ambition

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish his ambition is to study international business, then get a job overseas

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Recent Examples of ambitions Her ambitions also extend to Fendi Casa, where the designer is researching furniture, textiles, colors and materials to establish a more recognizable language for the home. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Longer-term ambitions include bringing build times down to minutes. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Ultimately, if countries aren’t willing to stump up more cash, then either farm or cohesion spending must shrink or Europe’s ambitions on defense, competitiveness and other priorities be scaled back. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Determined to save both his school and his future, Soulan resorts to increasingly desperate measures, including dangerous cross-border fuel smuggling, as his natural decency comes into conflict with his modest ambitions. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Inclusion of the clause is a win for The PCC management, which had voiced concerns that Zedwell might have ambitions to shut the cinema and redevelop the site to open a more profitable business. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Verve commissioned global design collective RIOS to design a headquarters that reflects the agency’s independent culture and ambitions. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 The automaker didn’t leave its supercar ambitions behind in the 20th century, either. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 The party also faces divisions over how to balance criticism of the Israeli government with concerns about Israel’s security and Iran’s regional ambitions. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The association reiterated its support for SB 707’s textile circularity goals while challenging CalRecycle’s choice of the organization tasked with implementing them.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
That took Chelsea to six goals inside the first seven minutes of games this season, something no Premier League side has previously managed across any six-game spell.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of goals

Noun

On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
The area, for all intents and purposes, has always functioned as the back of the museum.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of purposes

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Compass is preparing to complete a rolling FDA submission this quarter for COMP360, its synthetic psilocybin treatment for treatment-resistant depression, with aims to launch early next year.

— Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Putin is committed to his overall war aims, and no amount of external pressure is likely to force him to abandon those.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of aims

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Beijing, on the other hand, has pursued its space objectives consistently since the early 1990s, revising programs as technology evolves without losing sight of its end goal.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
The code establishes the objectives of the city safety program, including reducing injuries to city employees and members of the public through safety standards, training and accountability.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of objectives

Noun

When teams stay genuinely curious and learn to challenge ideas without challenging people, disagreement becomes a tool for better thinking and can actually strengthen trust.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Santoyo supports meeting regularly with students and the community to exchange ideas and concerns.

— Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ideas

Noun

In a matter of weeks, when the midterm results are tallied and the next campaign begins, Democrats with presidential dreams know the question will be coming.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
In his dreams, Jose Fiscal Belli is still living an all-American life with his all-American family.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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