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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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“Flowers For Men” was written from a sincere curiosity about mens’ strictures, bad influences and better aspirations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

As she sipped a coffee, she reflected on those 21-year-old aspirations.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Uber Technologies announced two strategic partnerships with a Hertz affiliate to support the ride-hailing giant’s robo-taxi aspirations.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He believed that the ANC was the means to effect change in South Africa, the repository of black hopes and aspirations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela