: having an animating or exalting effect
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an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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There are many great professions, but ours is truly inspiring and humbling.
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The event, which will feature inspiring stories told by athletes, will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the venue at 1144 N. Causeway Blvd.
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Part of the early-spring lethargy regarding the Orioles both back home and around the game was because for all their roster battles entering camp, none of the candidates were terribly inspiring.
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So just being around those people was so inspiring.
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Watching wells of talent be revealed in unfamous and unpolished people, many of whom have overcome personal struggles, really can be inspiring.
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And the dancers in the class, like Ms. Halzack, were just as inspiring.
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Joanna doesn't like trends—and the reason why is pretty inspiring.
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To see that level of not just consistency, but getting better with time is really inspiring.
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inspiring Synonyms
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breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, intoxicating, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling;
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arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating;
absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting;
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