aspiring
adjective
aspir·ing
ə-ˈspī-riŋ 
: desiring and working to achieve a particular goal : having aspirations to attain a specified profession, position, etc.
an aspiring actor [=a person who aspires to be and is trying to become an actor]
an aspiring novelist
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Examples of aspiring in a Sentence
an aspiring young pianist eager to win the prestigious competition
Recent Examples on the Web
Mostly known for her aspiring skincare videos, Omofonmwan regularly shares her shea butter-smooth skin on TikTok.
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Essence, 9 May 2024
Where’s the best place to look for an aspiring teacher?
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2024
Before his death, Nicholas was an aspiring musician as well.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Another former aspiring actor shares a story about accepting an invitation to watch Saving Private Ryan with Spacey.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
The tale of a callow Marine recruit’s attraction to an idealistic aspiring folksinger is a parable of innocence and experience, as well as a piercing look at narrow notions of male identity and unforgiving standards of female beauty.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024
Prior to that, the girls on the receiving end of the flowers had hardly noticed the aspiring boy band.
—Mark Gray, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
Shot originally with a budget of $15,000 in Brooklyn, New York, the film follows Reza, a 25-year-old aspiring Broadway actor who is hustling as a food delivery courier to make ends meet.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
Those organizing believe that these breakout sessions will be beneficial for aspiring comics to better hone their skills on stage and find camaraderie in what can be a soul crushing industry.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Essence, 9 May 2024
Where’s the best place to look for an aspiring teacher?
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2024
Before his death, Nicholas was an aspiring musician as well.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Another former aspiring actor shares a story about accepting an invitation to watch Saving Private Ryan with Spacey.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
The tale of a callow Marine recruit’s attraction to an idealistic aspiring folksinger is a parable of innocence and experience, as well as a piercing look at narrow notions of male identity and unforgiving standards of female beauty.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Apr. 2024
Prior to that, the girls on the receiving end of the flowers had hardly noticed the aspiring boy band.
—Mark Gray, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
Shot originally with a budget of $15,000 in Brooklyn, New York, the film follows Reza, a 25-year-old aspiring Broadway actor who is hustling as a food delivery courier to make ends meet.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024
Those organizing believe that these breakout sessions will be beneficial for aspiring comics to better hone their skills on stage and find camaraderie in what can be a soul crushing industry.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Aspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspiring. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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