Synonyms of motivations

motivations

noun

plural of motivation

as in incentives

something that arouses action or activity

fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incentives
• impetuses
• encouragements
• reasons
• stimuli
• impulses
• catalysts
• yeasts
• stimulants
• provocations
• fuels
• momenta
• motives
• spurs
• shots in the arm
• inducements
• goads
• incitements
• boosts
• considerations
• instigations
• causes
• incitations
• invitations
• antecedents
• grounds
• sparks
• occasions
• catalyzers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disincentives
• counterincentives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motivations

Mapping out what the story beats are, what the motivations are, and what the action is doing to Peter, that was a big part of what kept me up at night. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

In fact, this is where our motivations become personal and perhaps even slightly irritating, especially if repressed emotions or sensitivities rise to the surface. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

There are tremendous challenges around delivering this in practice given the differing problems and motivations across continents and federations. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Recreational cannabis is like most other CPG categories, with a wide range of different segments, each having its own 'culture' defined by those beliefs and motivations. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

As the villains, Jamie Foxx and Dane DeHaan are trapped in Z-movie outfits and motivations — Foxx’s Max Diillon is a Spidey fan transformed by an eel attack, DeHaan’s Harry Osborn is basically a vampire. — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026

Hicks said the shooter’s motivations — and identity — are not known at this time, but the Twin Falls Police Department is working with multiple agencies, including the FBI and ATF, to determine what happened. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

One of the key motivations behind the ballot measure effort was to curb road deaths in the city. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Min-ji now understands more about her father’s past and motivations, and no longer sees him as a timid man who would rather bow than fight. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026