Lofty goals (6)
I believe the answer is:
ideals
'lofty goals' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ideals that I've seen before include "Models, exemplars" , "Morals" , "Models of behaviour to aim for" , "High aspirations for ladies" , "Standards to be aimed at" .)