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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
Your little one can also check out the Kidz Bop Black History Month playlist that highlights inspirational Black musicians and entertainers.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
The Zadorov return proved to be inspirational.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, investor, and inspirational writer and content creator who writes the biweekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle.
—Sahil Bloom, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Brodie was a two-time Pro Bowler and won the 49ers’ prestigious Len Eshmont Award in 1965 for inspirational and courageous play.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Your inspirational ideas may also spur others to action.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson sneaked into the Best Actress category for Song Sung Blue, an inspirational true-story musical drama; the One Battle After Another ingénue, Chase Infiniti, meanwhile, was locked out.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
But while not cynical about the actions taken on Kenmure Street, Sierra is wise to not make his inspirational doc an entirely utopian vision of its setting.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The Gandalf Effect is when a leader embodies the kind of inspirational fire of an ancient wizard.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 19 Jan. 2026
Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
The Zadorov return proved to be inspirational.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, investor, and inspirational writer and content creator who writes the biweekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle.
—Sahil Bloom, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Brodie was a two-time Pro Bowler and won the 49ers’ prestigious Len Eshmont Award in 1965 for inspirational and courageous play.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Your inspirational ideas may also spur others to action.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson sneaked into the Best Actress category for Song Sung Blue, an inspirational true-story musical drama; the One Battle After Another ingénue, Chase Infiniti, meanwhile, was locked out.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
But while not cynical about the actions taken on Kenmure Street, Sierra is wise to not make his inspirational doc an entirely utopian vision of its setting.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The Gandalf Effect is when a leader embodies the kind of inspirational fire of an ancient wizard.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
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Check out a few inspiring ideas below.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Which isn’t terribly useful or inspiring.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bieniemy could inject some new ideas after an impressive stint as running backs coach under Ben Johnson for the Chicago Bears who ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards while winning their division during Bieniemy’s only year there.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Snow, sleet and ice totals have been impressive, ranging from 1 to 5 inches.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Still, one respondent saw that as an exciting opportunity.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On paper, Paramount+’s debut UFC broadcast Saturday night was meant to usher in an exciting new era for combat sports.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Raenah Birdlong, 33, who did not fire any shots, was charged under the provocative act doctrine, meaning her actions led to the death and wounding of the two men, authorities said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Commentators frame the idea as fanciful or provocative.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Looking back at her delivery, the mom of three recalls feeling the support of family as well as an extra motivational push from some of the music selections.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Greene crosses the country as an actor, film director and writer, and motivational speaker.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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