as in inspiring
causing people to want to do or create something; giving inspiration
an inspirational speaker Her courage is inspirational.
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Recent Examples of inspirational
Her star is majorly on the rise since leaving our hero and publishing an inspirational book about it, Big Girl Panties.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
And this was the inspirational moment SHE Weekend was born to celebrate Team USA’s Women medalists.
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Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan.
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Charles Moss,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Soon, RepoNut followers saw him in a tidy bedroom, backdropped by a framed poster with an inspirational message.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Though conventionally inspirational, the film, based on a true story, is set apart by its location and specific cultural exchange.
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Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
And part of the inspirational element of this center is to just think about that.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
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Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Whereas before, Fidel Castro was this young leader who was so inspirational.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
And this was the inspirational moment SHE Weekend was born to celebrate Team USA’s Women medalists.
—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan.
—
Charles Moss,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Soon, RepoNut followers saw him in a tidy bedroom, backdropped by a framed poster with an inspirational message.
—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Though conventionally inspirational, the film, based on a true story, is set apart by its location and specific cultural exchange.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
And part of the inspirational element of this center is to just think about that.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Whereas before, Fidel Castro was this young leader who was so inspirational.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
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The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
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At a time when artificial intelligence and software continue to reshape the creative landscape, the MPC Sample became a powerful reminder that hands-on music-making remains as influential and inspiring as ever.
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Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline.
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So, even more impressive to me is the way these grills can hold hot flames stable.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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Digital platforms further amplify provocative behavior, potentially normalizing hate.
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That can desensitize us to actions that in another context would be seen as deeply provocative.
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Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker, and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms.
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Norway’s King Harald narrated their squad announcement video, delivering a motivational speech to the first group to reach a World Cup finals since 1998.
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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