Definition of inspiring
: having an animating or exalting effect
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Examples of inspiring in a Sentence
an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
Recent Examples of inspiring from the Web
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Seattle’s most recent matchup was Inspiring Women Night.
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Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring, super-smart force of nature and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to the role.
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And Bob (Hacker) was always an inspiring and fascinating individual to me.
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Two Years After , Brooklyn Principal Nadia Lopez is Still Inspiring Students Nadia Lopez, 40, is a middle school principal in Brooklyn, NY.
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Since turning 90 last September, the legendary Boca Raton instructor published a book about his inspiring life, still plays and teaches golf, and regularly sings at Arturo’s Ristorante.
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Starting and growing Warby Parker has been an inspiring and rewarding journey.
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Lion (July 9) Based on a true story, Garth Davis' inspiring drama concerns a young Indian boy (Sunny Pawar) who gets lost and winds up separated from his family for decades, only to find them again via Google Earth.
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That's when Danny Rawls, general sales manager at Toyota of Rockwall and a friend of Dowlatshahi, heard Korva's inspiring story.
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First Known Use of inspiring
1717
INSPIRING Defined for English Language Learners
inspiring
playDefinition of inspiring for English Language Learners
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: causing people to want to do or create something or to lead better lives
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