aspirational
adjective
as·pi·ra·tion·al
ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration
aspirational goals
: such as
a
: 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 …—
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b
: 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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Whether Albania’s actions represent an aspirational model for the future of governance, or a cautionary tale on the hazards of deployment without sufficient transparency and public involvement, will depend on what happens next.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Now, the Brooklyn-native and cultural icon is continuing her aspirational streak as Estée Lauder‘s first-ever Brand Ambassador for North America—marking a major moment in both her career and the brand’s history.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Averaging over one million views on each of her vlogs, Hague’s content represents something that hoards of young people have deemed aspirational.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Filled with the most inspiring, glamorous, and aspirational homes featured in the magazine’s pages throughout the last 10 years, global editorial director Amy Astley offers a closer look into your favorite celebrity homes.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Now, the Brooklyn-native and cultural icon is continuing her aspirational streak as Estée Lauder‘s first-ever Brand Ambassador for North America—marking a major moment in both her career and the brand’s history.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Averaging over one million views on each of her vlogs, Hague’s content represents something that hoards of young people have deemed aspirational.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Filled with the most inspiring, glamorous, and aspirational homes featured in the magazine’s pages throughout the last 10 years, global editorial director Amy Astley offers a closer look into your favorite celebrity homes.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Aspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirational. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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