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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
Manchester United’s legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson also gave the European team one of its most inspirational speeches in 2014.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Great cars can be inspirational.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Hunters frequently inscribe inspirational messages onto their ammunition.
—Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
But because his tunes provide a perfect backtrack for inspirational clips of dog adoptions or fairytale weddings, people on social media organically pushed his music to the forefront.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
The show is meant to be inspirational and family-friendly.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Strahan, who is the daughter of Good Morning America co-anchor and former NFL player Michael Strahan, posted an inspirational TikTok video detailing her journey while fighting an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis in 2023 and life after.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Center the table around a cornucopia of your colorful, inspirational harvest.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Thinking about music, rehearsing and trying out different ideas and approaches are just as inspirational to award-winning jazz pianist Irving Flores as being on stage and performing for an appreciative audience.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Great cars can be inspirational.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Hunters frequently inscribe inspirational messages onto their ammunition.
—Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
But because his tunes provide a perfect backtrack for inspirational clips of dog adoptions or fairytale weddings, people on social media organically pushed his music to the forefront.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
The show is meant to be inspirational and family-friendly.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Strahan, who is the daughter of Good Morning America co-anchor and former NFL player Michael Strahan, posted an inspirational TikTok video detailing her journey while fighting an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis in 2023 and life after.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Center the table around a cornucopia of your colorful, inspirational harvest.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Thinking about music, rehearsing and trying out different ideas and approaches are just as inspirational to award-winning jazz pianist Irving Flores as being on stage and performing for an appreciative audience.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
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Flower Beauty's customers have noticed the brand's dwindling online presence for a while now; the Flower Beauty Instagram hasn't been updated since the end of 2024, inspiring comments from fans asking why specific products haven't been restocked.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Those are fine, inspiring words.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Smith also put together an impressive stat line, reeling in eight catches for 60 yards and a score.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The power bank is more impressive than NOCO’s smaller versions.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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This Thursday’s episode of The Run-Through covers a lot of exciting ground.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Milk is a classic cookie counterpart, but Addison also recommends a side of Greek yogurt for something a little more exciting (and surprising).—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some experts underscored the elevated risk of political violence created by social media, saying its algorithms favor provocative posts that induce user engagement but exacerbate political division.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cinematic feature directed by Jordan Hemingway sees Twigs and her friend book a room with an unlucky fellow’s credit card as the scene evolves into a provocative hotel rendezvous sans fellow.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hot Ones host Sean Evans delivered a poignant motivational speech during a surprise appearance on popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 livestream on Wednesday, offering insight and advice related to patience and perseverance wrapped in his signature down-to-earth style.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Beyond its use as a motivational tool, the Army of Drones program allows the high command in Kyiv to adjust the targets their forces prioritize.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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