as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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as in eliciting
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educating
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspiring
Tracy Smith, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
All of my trips to Ukraine have been powerful and inspiring, but this last one had special meaning.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
Just breathing the air at the villa is inspiring.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Reiner made a film that was poignant and inspiring, and Shaiman's music captures not only the spirit of the film, but of the dear friend who made it.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
All of my trips to Ukraine have been powerful and inspiring, but this last one had special meaning.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Often inspiring strong emotions—both those of love and hate—Brutalist architecture remains one of the most divisive architectural styles of the modern age.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
Just breathing the air at the villa is inspiring.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
Adjective
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The grounds at Commodore Perry Estate are absolutely breathtaking.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Mount Washington Nestled on stunning Vancouver Island, Canada's westernmost ski haven boasts breathtaking views of Strathcona Provincial Park to the west and ocean views over the Strait of Georgia to the east.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In fact, the director was egging me on, encouraging me to go further with the hunching and muttering.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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But indiscriminate strikes on civilians in the Gulf and the disruptions to global trade are eliciting a global reaction.—
Tareq Alotaiba,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Trump told the men’s team during the call, eliciting laughs in the background.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The coroner’s role in public health An important role of the coroner’s office is monitoring and educating the public on health risks causing death, Harding said.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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This suggests that educating audiences, artists, curators and policy makers about how technology works could shape the future of the technology in the art world.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Among the most exciting new releases this month are candid celebrity memoirs from a sitcom star and a 1980s East Village impresario; novels that explore outsider perspectives; and a father-son true story that speaks to a powerful if often cryptic bond.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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There was an overwhelming amount of good eats, door openings and exciting restaurants on the radar.—
Ella Gonzales
March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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The spirit of protest here is contextual rather than explicit, evoking an exhaustion similar to the darkness Bruce Springsteen captured in Nebraska as Vietnam drifted into the Reagan era.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The old Japanese proverb ‘*kachou fuugetsu’—*which translates as ‘flower, bird, wind, moon’ evoking a sense of the transient beauty of nature—is a key concept at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, said the vaccine bill was interesting enough to warrant consideration.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, Ty Simpson, whom the Jets met with at the NFL Scouting Combine, is an intriguing prospect who could be a first-round pick.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sunday’s match against Orlando City has a few intriguing storylines, starting with the rivalry between the clubs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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