ambition
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
This level of ambition sends a strong signal of support and confidence in our airport and wider region.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The ambition to build a nuclear power plant at Rooppur dates back to the 1960s.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Our ambition here is to make this a global event that celebrates the biggest stars on television around the world,” Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
It may have ambition, and it may have exactly the kind of role Cruise needs to pursue.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Instead, he thought he might return to genetics—an ambition Elizebeth encouraged.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
She has started studying health and social care at college, with ambitions of becoming a nurse, having spent most of her life surrounded by medical staff.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Tesla’s next task is to prove those sales will generate enough cash to fund its AI ambitions, and that the money it spends on them will reward shareholders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
With elegant symmetry and a cool, genteel prose style, Ms. Li tracks these parallel stories, exploring the duo’s worldly educations and the ruthless sacrifices to love and friendship they make in pursuit of their ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
They’ve been enormous for generations, and made no bones about their ambitions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
It is easy enough to have lofty ambitions, but without certain qualities, a butler will simply not progress beyond a certain point.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Vocabulary lists containing ambition
Nothing But the Truth
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Stargirl
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Latehomecomer," Vocabulary from the memoir excerpt
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
