aspirational

adjective

as·pi·ra·tion·al ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl

: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration

aspirational goals

: such as

: having or showing a desire to achieve a high level of success or social status

… private schools are patronised … by parents struggling to produce intelligent, clear-thinking, disciplined, polite, aspirational children …—

Katie Grant

: associated with or suggestive of a high level of success and social status and therefore appealing to people who aspire to such status

aspirational brands/products

aspirationally adverb

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If aspirational marketing is the spark, then social media is the gasoline that sets it ablaze. —

Salim Gheewalla, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The economic interest in our culture’s most aspirational identity is ever-increasing. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025 McDonald’s emphasized that the shift reflects a focus on embedding inclusion practices directly into its daily operations, rather than relying on aspirational goals. —

Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 Jan. 2025 As Chinese shoppers continue to trade down, the definition of aspirational luxury is also evolving. —

Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for aspirational