pretensions

noun

Definition of pretensionsnext
plural of pretension
1
as in rights
an entitlement to something a pretension of long standing to the throne of Hungary

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2
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish has serious pretensions of becoming a writer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretensions
  1. goals
  2. ambitions
  3. intentions
  4. ideas
  5. objectives
  6. intents
  7. aspirations
  8. things
Noun
  • 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
  • Now fans across the globe can watch talented world class players make highlight reel goals.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goals
Noun
  • 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.
    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
Definition of ambitions
Noun
  • Quartz’s Will Gavin scopes out the Tesla CEO’s intentions.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of intentions
Noun
  • Small gift ideas can make a huge impact.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • In contrast, on achieving objectives like resilience, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction, the C-suite scores are 14-19% lower on the necessity of internal collaboration.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Use goal-setting frameworks like OKRs (objectives and key results) to maintain alignment and focus.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • The White Castle slider was, for all intents and purposes, a White Castle slider.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of intents
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of aspirations
Noun
  • Could things be different for her this time?
    Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are tradeoffs in the way that humans do things and the way that AI does things.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of things
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