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
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
His ability to lead creatively and take action while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder and awe was so inspiring.
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Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Destinations like Norway, Svalbard, and Alaska are prime spots to witness this surreal, awe-inspiring experience, which continues beyond the solstice before days gradually shorten.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
The bald eagle's soaring feat of flight is awe-inspiring.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
His ability to lead creatively and take action while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder and awe was so inspiring.
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Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Verb
Highlights include Gershwin’s O Land of Mine and Swanee, Copland’s inspiring Variations on a Shaker Melody, and favorites from Broadway hits Oklahoma!
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Destinations like Norway, Svalbard, and Alaska are prime spots to witness this surreal, awe-inspiring experience, which continues beyond the solstice before days gradually shorten.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Bad choices like that are a through-line for this whole story, all the way back to Otto Hightower encouraging his daughter, Alicent, to befriend Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys.
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This doesn’t last long, because his friends immediately force him to shut down those thoughts, eliciting big laughs from the festival audience.
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In response, the Fed raised or lowered interest rates to increase or decrease liquidity, eliciting both cheers and jeers from political and economic opinion makers.
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But because the Bridge program is administered directly by CMS rather than through Part D plans, private insurers don't need to play a role in educating beneficiaries about the new coverage.
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Organizers have made civic engagement a major focus this year, encouraging voter participation and educating younger residents about the importance of local government and public involvement.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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But without Jill's knowledge, Wes (Nick Robinson) is reassigned her late sister's phone number and soon falls in love with Jill across the country through her messages, evoking a modern-day Sleepless in Seattle.
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These are the kinds of hijinks fans came to expect, evoking all the feelings of a fun day at summer camp… with maybe a slightly higher volume of pranks.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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