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
Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
An inspiring eighth grader is using his bright mind and big heart to spread kindness.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a Department of Homeland Security nomination vote in a Senate committee and a teen athlete's inspiring championship victory.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
An inspiring eighth grader is using his bright mind and big heart to spread kindness.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Supporters argue that the proposal is about celebrating Maryland's deep history and inspiring generations to go big or go home.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
Adjective
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The whole scene is breathtaking, especially when Pidgeon’s Carolyn realizes just how dire their situation has become.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Let soak, encouraging sand and soil to sink, before removing.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Cubs are encouraging Taillon to really push his intensity level on his bullpen days but then hardly throw the following day, instead focusing on just moving around and being athletic.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Magliano said as the segment kicked off, eliciting laughter from the live audience.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Trump also jokingly compared the US’ surprise strikes on Iran to Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, eliciting an awkward reaction from Takaichi.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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There’s at least one nonprofit, Thank God for Bitcoin, dedicated to educating Christians and churches about the digital asset.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is a full structural inversion — not educating people about the exit, but funding it.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the change the property has been through—or maybe because of it—the motel feels uniquely fresh and exciting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the Vegitalian renders all of those arguments entirely moot, by evoking all the best parts of a meat-laden sandwich meatlessly.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Land Whales have been active since 2022, and curiously, their early work sounds smoother and more polished than their new album, evoking classic shoegaze at its most blissed out, along with the sugary psych rock of Dinosaur Jr.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The way the story is put together is interesting.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the most interesting engineering advances start from an idea everyone else scrolled past.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Current owner Nima Alizadeh carries on the tradition started by founders Randy Robinson and Harry Johnson by offering great food along with an intriguing lineup of wines.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Horton finds the biometric space to be very intriguing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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