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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inspiring
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For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
Truly inspiring and exciting, and so much character.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Motivational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivational. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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