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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
One is Utah native Whitney Leavitt, who gained popularity as part of #MomTok, a group of Mormon mothers who create fun and inspirational content on TikTok.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
What a shame that what resulted is such plasticky schmaltz, a movie that could easily have been based on a once-trendy inspirational Instagram account, Rupi Kaur meets Dallas Clayton by way of a Claritin ad.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And MasterClass, another top pick, is a joy to watch for its inspirational videos.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But Angel Studios also features a range of content more broadly in the inspirational vein.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Almost two weeks after his at-home piano concert, which also featured Stanford University professors giving brief inspirational speeches between songs, Radhakrishna was almost halfway to his $100,000 fundraising goal.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Chatting with Declan Bitmead, 17, winner of an inspirational young person award, Harry learned the teen had a younger brother.
—Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
My goal is to connect with people who will find my work inspirational — whether at local art markets, through my online shop, or on Instagram.
—Erica Goldstein, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
This buddy comedy is perfect for dinosaur fans and tells an inspirational tale about friendship.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
What a shame that what resulted is such plasticky schmaltz, a movie that could easily have been based on a once-trendy inspirational Instagram account, Rupi Kaur meets Dallas Clayton by way of a Claritin ad.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And MasterClass, another top pick, is a joy to watch for its inspirational videos.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But Angel Studios also features a range of content more broadly in the inspirational vein.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
Almost two weeks after his at-home piano concert, which also featured Stanford University professors giving brief inspirational speeches between songs, Radhakrishna was almost halfway to his $100,000 fundraising goal.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Chatting with Declan Bitmead, 17, winner of an inspirational young person award, Harry learned the teen had a younger brother.
—Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
My goal is to connect with people who will find my work inspirational — whether at local art markets, through my online shop, or on Instagram.
—Erica Goldstein, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
This buddy comedy is perfect for dinosaur fans and tells an inspirational tale about friendship.
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
Adjective
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Rather than recognizing the change as inspiring, the stagnant partner may perceive it as judgment, even if the growth is communicated without criticism.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the performances, the show will spotlight inspiring stories of resilience and service by members of the military, while raising awareness and critical funds for the foundation.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Also, while the 16 Plus' battery life isn’t class-leading, its 167-nit brightness at our 50% testing setting is impressive, particularly compared with the Asus and Samsung.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don't miss this exciting matchup, which can be viewed live on Fubo.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Each day delivers a tiny surprise and a chance to discover your next full-sized, must-have, making your countdown as exciting as the big day itself.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That group, which began on college campuses, quickly drew attention with its provocative events and Kirk’s willingness to debate critics onstage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk frequently attacked mainstream media and engaged in culture war issues around race, gender and immigration, often in a provocative style.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When to go foam-at-the-mouth intense and when to tug on heartstrings with one of her motivational speeches.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The pair first met during a brief encounter at an awards show in 2012, but didn’t become acquainted until 2019 after the were both booked as speakers at an event in Florida organized by motivational speaker Tony Robbins.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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