An object of an ardent desire.
Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
A desire, as in (sense 1), for another person to achieve these things.
To seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see special, interest.
A topic of particular interest and passion, particularly for an autistic person.
A shadowy group with political power.
A particular political issue that is the focus of political advocacy.