ASPIRATIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

aspirations

noun

plural of aspiration

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish college is his immediate aspiration after he graduates from high school

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Recent Examples of aspirations Like Chesney promised during his introductory news conference, the Bruins have real playoff and Big Ten championship aspirations. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Faux, a spot with clear New York City Restaurant aspirations, opened last month in a double-height Tribeca storefront. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 An acquisition of this sort would expand OpenAI's cybersecurity aspirations. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 New aspirations, changes in trading performance and opportunities to accelerate value should be socialized across both programs. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Billboard chatted with October’s Hip-Hop Up & Comer, Noodah 05, about the origins of his name, why old-school R&B always has him in a chokehold, his desire to emulate André 3000, and his aspirations to become the new-age Thanos of rap. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 Simmons remains confident in the Panthers’ championship aspirations, emphasizing the need to learn from the loss and refocus on the next challenge. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Dykes is expected to compete for the Big 12 title, and a playoff spot, aspirations set by both he and athletic director Mike Buddie; those put TCU in the Top 25, in good time slots, and in the national conversation. — Mac Engel october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Why would a hyperlocal life-drawing community in Seattle be interested in a nonfiction book about the shifting aspirations of young people in India’s small towns? — Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 13 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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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

Definition of ambitions

Noun

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

Noun

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

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