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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
His unique blend of bespoke tailoring in unusual colors and patterns remains inspirational to a new generation of fashion savvy athletes.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
And in preparing for Hargitay's Broadway show, Every Brilliant Thing, Brunson has proved to be inspirational.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Which local athletes were the most inspirational?
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Last season’s playoff push was inspirational, as was this offseason’s roster moves.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Carmine is a profoundly inspirational person for me, and for everyone who knows her.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall also star in Tina Gharavi's SXSW London opener, which refashions Woolf's diffuse, ruminative feminist novel into a straightforwardly inspirational tale.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026
So that idea, after getting an associate’s degree in communications and making some money selling life insurance, spawned Dreamz to eventually chase his dreams of making inspirational hip-hop music.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
And in preparing for Hargitay's Broadway show, Every Brilliant Thing, Brunson has proved to be inspirational.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Which local athletes were the most inspirational?
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Last season’s playoff push was inspirational, as was this offseason’s roster moves.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Carmine is a profoundly inspirational person for me, and for everyone who knows her.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall also star in Tina Gharavi's SXSW London opener, which refashions Woolf's diffuse, ruminative feminist novel into a straightforwardly inspirational tale.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026
So that idea, after getting an associate’s degree in communications and making some money selling life insurance, spawned Dreamz to eventually chase his dreams of making inspirational hip-hop music.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The event promises inspiring vibes, great music and a chance to celebrate the album release together.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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As more applications move from impressive demos to tools people actually depend on, the pressure on the layer beneath them will keep increasing.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Equally impressive was the nail-biter at Riviera, where there was a four-way tie for the lead at various points in the final round.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The moon in Aries also energizes your 11th house of friendships and future plans, so a social event or opportunity could feel exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While the combination of editor Sarah Broshar’s relentless pacing and John Williams’ full-bodied score (which stands among the veteran composer’s finest) makes for an exciting watch throughout, the breathless action sequences are especially thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Make your kick-off intriguing or provocative to inspire viewers to read on.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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And not all of his merchandise is provocative.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Ahead of the Spurs' run in the 2026 NBA Finals, McNulty celebrated her husband with a motivational tribute post on Instagram.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Brown, who also recently said goodbye to Queer Eye, seems to be keeping busy with motivational videos, per his Instagram.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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