wannabe

But its strangeness also seems appropriate, considering the epic oddity of the South African’s ascension from mistrusted Silicon Valley wannabe to ever-confident cheerleader for space dreams and electric vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

You don’t have to scroll far on social media to find travel hacks from influencers, wannabe influencers, travel agents, frequent fliers and people trying to sell you something.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Soon after, wannabe authoritarians attack the comedians, essayists, playwrights and poets.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

Three undercover investigators posing as wannabe lorry drivers turned up for medical tests, booked online and scheduled for the same time at three different locations across the UK in 2019.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

I know they were stretched thin, but you can’t leave an entire relief effort to a bunch of wannabe feds.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

At gone 10pm on Monday night, there was still a minibus full of ministerial wannabes inside Downing Street waiting for their new positions to be confirmed.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

He now leads New York, “and there are wannabes all over the country,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

Others, like the Elvis impersonators roaming the streets, were wannabes, eager to tap into the mass tort gold mine.

From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026

The company of performers assembled to perform this hoary property consists of has-beens, wannabes, klutzes and martyred veterans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025

Closer in, leaning against the fence with stoic faces was a mix of local coaches, involved fathers, skuzzy agent wannabes, scouts from prep schools and even colleges.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben