as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
his ambition is to study international business, then get a job overseas
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Recent Examples of ambitions
For his part, Dimon has repeatedly denied having government ambitions — but has never fully ruled out the possibility of serving in office if the timing is right.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Cockburn said Saudi Arabia would need a vast number of migrant workers to deliver its World Cup ambitions in a country which has neither established a minimum wage for non-citizens nor introduced measures to prevent worker deaths.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Demand for data centers will continue to rise as big tech sets its ambitions on more powerful AI models.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Washington has reportedly expressed concern about China’s ambitions in the region, particularly in light of its growing shipbuilding capabilities.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
China’s expanding fleet of polar vessels and icebreakers reflects its ambitions to position itself as a major player in the Arctic.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
That’s not happy reading for many screenwriters with ambitions for their own series, but what is the longer-term outlook for the drama market?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Those are big ambitions, but Finck believes that scaling quickly and creating economies of scale will be key to spurring adoption.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Cockburn said Saudi Arabia would need a vast number of migrant workers to deliver its World Cup ambitions in a country which has neither established a minimum wage for non-citizens nor introduced measures to prevent worker deaths.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Demand for data centers will continue to rise as big tech sets its ambitions on more powerful AI models.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Washington has reportedly expressed concern about China’s ambitions in the region, particularly in light of its growing shipbuilding capabilities.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
China’s expanding fleet of polar vessels and icebreakers reflects its ambitions to position itself as a major player in the Arctic.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
That’s not happy reading for many screenwriters with ambitions for their own series, but what is the longer-term outlook for the drama market?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Those are big ambitions, but Finck believes that scaling quickly and creating economies of scale will be key to spurring adoption.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambitions
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This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Now fans across the globe can watch talented world class players make highlight reel goals.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While advising the policymaking of their respective economy to recognize global governance goals and objectives, the Development Attaché supports the initiation of impactful global transactions that are measurable toward achieving sustainable development globally.Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This requires understanding how to navigate international institutions, regulations and policies to support global development goals and objectives.Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Quartz’s Will Gavin scopes out the Tesla CEO’s intentions.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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The answer to this question depends on your intentions for adding a collagen cream to your skin-care routine.Devon Abelman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Since these companies are being launched post-pandemic, many favor creative and dynamic working methods and encourage fresh ideas.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Coppola snatches unassimilated ideas from current political paranoia and recent cultural catastrophes (manic news media promoting celebrity insanity), all tossed into the mix with demented incoherence.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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The White Castle slider was, for all intents and purposes, a White Castle slider.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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How people—or governments and corporations, run by people—respond to the mounting losses will have repercussions that will last, for all intents and purposes, forever.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Even deep into the regular season, his results were mixed and goaltending was a bit of a question mark for a team with championship aspirations.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Future Of Wealth Management As highlighted in a 2020 PwC report, clients now expect personalized financial services, underscoring the necessity for firms to adopt a concierge approach that aligns with clients’ lifestyle aspirations.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Ambitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambitions. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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