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aspirations

NOUN

goal, hope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim ambition desire dream eagerness endeavor inclination longing objective passion wish yearning

STRONG

ambitiousness craving direction hankering object pursuit push urge vocation work

WEAK

fire in the belly right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy dislike hate hatred indifference laziness

STRONG

entertainment fun pastime

Example Sentences

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Intentionally discussing aspirations and values instead can help daters determine if they align on spending and saving habits, dating coach Damona Hoffman said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I have kids who come through our school and their aspirations are not to play club shows.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In summing up his aspirations, Angle mentions the film “Jurassic Park.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"You dream, of course you have aspirations," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

And legend and theology, which are designed to sanctify our fears, crimes, and aspirations, also reveal them for what they are.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin