as in inspirational
serving or likely to arouse action or activity
A poster with a motivational message was hung above the water cooler. The conference will feature talks by some well-known motivational speakers.
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Recent Examples of motivational
Here’s everything to know about Chris Robbins and his relationship with the motivational speaker.
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Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Bowen agrees that Summerville duly answered Nuno’s motivational pleas.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Hale, 36, shared a snapshot of her sobriety tracker on Instagram Friday, along with some motivational quotes.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Bradley’s motivational style goes beyond fundamentals and scheme.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
That’s where the motivational tricks offer assistance.
—Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
The intent is to turn that feeling into a motivational force.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
The motivational 2002 album track, never released as a single, has emerged as one of the rapper’s defining hits, even leading his streaming stats in recent years.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Bowen agrees that Summerville duly answered Nuno’s motivational pleas.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Hale, 36, shared a snapshot of her sobriety tracker on Instagram Friday, along with some motivational quotes.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Bradley’s motivational style goes beyond fundamentals and scheme.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
That’s where the motivational tricks offer assistance.
—Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
The intent is to turn that feeling into a motivational force.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
The motivational 2002 album track, never released as a single, has emerged as one of the rapper’s defining hits, even leading his streaming stats in recent years.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motivational
Adjective
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News co-host and his wife, inspirational author Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, paid in late 2018.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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Everyone loves the smell of a winner and getting to go on stage and give inspirational acceptances can really build momentum.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is about believing in a future that feels both inspiring and supportive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This inspiring annual gathering brings together survivors, advocates, medical leaders, and community partners to celebrate hope, progress, and the collective power driving change in the fight against breast cancer, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Motivational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivational. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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