What does the cryptic crossword clue "Showing ambition in the form of sanctimonious tirade (8)" mean?

The definition is "Showing ambition". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym="AS") + PI (synonym="PI") + RANT (synonym="RANT") = ASPIRANT; definition: "Showing ambition" The answer is ASPIRANT.

Showing ambition in the form of sanctimonious tirade (8)

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