OBJECTIVES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

objectives

noun

plural of objective

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players

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Recent Examples of objectives 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 Those objectives must remain subordinate to safety and security constraints. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Those procedures linked the coordination at the restricted range with the service’s broader readiness and fielding objectives. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Before meeting with a patient advocate, identify your main objectives – for example, preparing for a transition home, clarifying a treatment plan or understanding medication changes. — Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Its little narrative nips and tucks, its simple additions to the existing record, its notes of humanity draw us into these people’s worlds, their objectives, and their frustrations. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 Democrats have warned in recent months that Trump is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or the National Guard to polling stations, as the president has made election security one of his key objectives in his second term. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 Real estate crowdfunding fund objectives Each real estate crowdfunding company invests money from each fund based on a core objective. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 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

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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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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

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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