as in inspiring
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as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the sight of the royal family doughtily enduring the bombing raids greatly inspirited the rest of the population
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiriting
Adjective
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Her father’s inspiring story fueled her determination, drive and passion for athletics and life.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Gates has assembled a stimulating, illuminating, maddening, saddening, but often inspiring, story of their relations with the world and one another.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company shares live trades and commentary with members, encouraging them to study entries, exits, and risk levels as markets move.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Each room offered a distinct sonic environment, encouraging guests to explore and engage with the artworks.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The documentary includes footage of Seinfeld joining those dinners, and an especially poignant segment in which Brooks recalls being present when Reiner died in 2020.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Making this closing chapter all the more poignant is the recent passing of fest founder and indie film pioneer Robert Redford, who transformed Park City into a global cultural destination.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For players like Boutte and slot receiver DeMario Douglas, 2023 draftees who were around for both of New England’s 4-13 clunkers, this run has been especially rewarding.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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So have consumers, rewarding automakers like Toyota, which never went all-in on all-electric and insisted hybrids were the short-term future, and hurting automakers like Porsche and Ford, which both made bigger bets on all-electric.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The offense is considered a non-moving violation with no license points, though vehicles can be towed in some cases.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After a cold, dark winter, nothing feels more uplifting than decorating for spring with cheerful accents that signal sunnier days ahead.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the decisions made from the soul are usually pretty fulfilling.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Filming in the Mindscape and everything with Holly was all so fulfilling, but also so different from what I was used to with the show.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most affecting displays is a wall lined with hundreds of jars of soil excavated from sites of lynchings across the country.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Young actor Owen Cooper makes a brilliant Emmy-winning debut as Jamie, and the scenes between him and his therapist (Erin Doherty) in episode 3 are some of the most affecting examples of storytelling in recent history.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Inspiriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiriting. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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