as in motivational
serving or likely to arouse action or activity
Her sister's illness proved to be a motivative force in her decision to study medicine.
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Here’s everything to know about Chris Robbins and his relationship with the motivational speaker.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
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Bowen agrees that Summerville duly answered Nuno’s motivational pleas.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Motivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivative. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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