inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
: having an animating or exalting effect

Examples of inspiring in a Sentence

an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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Already, 2025 has produced some major pop culture moments — some hilarious, some inspiring, and a lot of them memorable enough to make a solid Halloween get-up. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025 My role is to ensure bringing our ambitious vision to life, which is to be an international luxury brand builder, bridging cultures and inspiring dreams. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 From the red carpet to the runway, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s logos have turned into status symbols, inspiring designers, brands and fans around the world. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 Eating in season is a deep and inspiring worldview that connects you to nature, to the bounty of the land around you, to the rhythm of your own life. Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inspiring

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspiring was in 1717

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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspiring. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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