as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity
fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test
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Recent Examples of motivations
Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.
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Laurie Perez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
In fact, Rosenberg is exposing the fragile foundation beneath such motivations.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But once again, The Saviors undermines its own relevance by handling its characters like props being used to make a point, rather than people with their own complex motivations or contradictions.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Lower everyday expenses, affordable healthcare, and safety are among the motivations of an increasing number of Americans to retire abroad, according to data from Expat Network.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
His political motivations with these town halls are apparent.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The doc will also delve back into his past to look for the real motivations that have driven him to become the richest person on the planet and among the most powerful and famous.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Yet not all the motivations for the construction of Brasília were political; some were mystical, even religious.
—Sophia La Banca, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2026
Laurie Perez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
In fact, Rosenberg is exposing the fragile foundation beneath such motivations.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
But once again, The Saviors undermines its own relevance by handling its characters like props being used to make a point, rather than people with their own complex motivations or contradictions.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Lower everyday expenses, affordable healthcare, and safety are among the motivations of an increasing number of Americans to retire abroad, according to data from Expat Network.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
His political motivations with these town halls are apparent.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The doc will also delve back into his past to look for the real motivations that have driven him to become the richest person on the planet and among the most powerful and famous.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Yet not all the motivations for the construction of Brasília were political; some were mystical, even religious.
—Sophia La Banca, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motivations
Noun
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Meanwhile, productions that promote the state’s narrative receive support and financial incentives like tax breaks.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bigger lesson for HR leaders is that Tulsa’s strategy is not really about cash incentives alone.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Motivations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivations. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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