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causing people to want to do or create something; giving inspiration
an inspirational speaker Her courage is inspirational.
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Recent Examples of inspirational
This model ensures that the people most affected by these issues have actual input rather than just serving as inspirational case studies.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
This new undertaking, which soon evolved into an inspirational new business paradigm for other firms, launched Armani Le Collezioni and Emporio Armani.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Framed inspirational quotes hang on the wall, from both tech icons and Mercor engineers alike.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Displayed on the wall are inspirational quotes from James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and Killer Mike.
—Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
That part was hugely inspirational, more so than the content of the movie.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
While billed as a personal and inspirational story, critics argue the timing is politically tone-deaf amid financial strain and infighting within the party.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Waukegan senior defender Alexander Munoz agreed that Lopez is an inspirational leader.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Hosts are also using these seasonal ingredients as inspirational party themes.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
This new undertaking, which soon evolved into an inspirational new business paradigm for other firms, launched Armani Le Collezioni and Emporio Armani.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Framed inspirational quotes hang on the wall, from both tech icons and Mercor engineers alike.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Displayed on the wall are inspirational quotes from James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and Killer Mike.
—Justin Worland, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
That part was hugely inspirational, more so than the content of the movie.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
While billed as a personal and inspirational story, critics argue the timing is politically tone-deaf amid financial strain and infighting within the party.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Waukegan senior defender Alexander Munoz agreed that Lopez is an inspirational leader.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Hosts are also using these seasonal ingredients as inspirational party themes.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
Adjective
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An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her character is a peasant who, around the midway mark, gives an inspiring speech to her granddaughter, Afra (Wardi Eilabuni).—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dart was widely impressive in OTAs and minicamp and training camp.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Following her loss to Nunes, Shevchenko dropped to 125 pounds and went on one of the most impressive runs in the history of the UFC women’s divisions.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And the goal is to be provocative and push boundaries.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fun, provocative and sometimes controversial, the MTV Video Music Awards stand out among other award shows.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s turned out to not only be a kind leadership style, but a motivational one for a business with global ambitions.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The major winner gave a motivational speech to the team Saturday night, which captain Nathan Smith credited for energizing the squad.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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