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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
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.
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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
The exhibition opens with an introduction to the Deans’ creative lives and inspirational journey.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 June 2026
The two most worthy candidates are Lewis Hall, who excelled for much of the season at left-back, and Bruno Guimaraes, the inspirational captain.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
And after two years away to address his own health, Randy Duncan returns to choreograph an all-skate, inspirational finale.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Among the Class of 2026 graduates with an inspirational background story was Venice Hernandez, the first in her family to attend college.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 29 May 2026
That means celebrating with family and friends, sweating through outdoor ceremonies that may have been better held inside, inspirational graduation speeches, and in a lot of cases, the beginning of the job hunt.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
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
The exhibition opens with an introduction to the Deans’ creative lives and inspirational journey.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 June 2026
The two most worthy candidates are Lewis Hall, who excelled for much of the season at left-back, and Bruno Guimaraes, the inspirational captain.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
And after two years away to address his own health, Randy Duncan returns to choreograph an all-skate, inspirational finale.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Among the Class of 2026 graduates with an inspirational background story was Venice Hernandez, the first in her family to attend college.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 29 May 2026
That means celebrating with family and friends, sweating through outdoor ceremonies that may have been better held inside, inspirational graduation speeches, and in a lot of cases, the beginning of the job hunt.
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 21 May 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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For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Experience magic as the aquarium comes alive with glowing corals and exciting live performances.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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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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