as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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as in eliciting
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educating
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspiring
Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Between the inspiring garden shop, the farm-to-table cafe, and the six miles of hiking trails, this Somerset oasis can entertain every member of your party.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Between an awe-inspiring behind-the-head pass and a buzzer-beating halfcourt heave, Gray had not only the two of the best plays of the day en route to her 18-point, eight-assist effort to beat the Vinyl 62-54.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Guests will enjoy an evening of musical entertainment, libations and small bites, followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and inspiring testimonials from veteran recipients.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Between the inspiring garden shop, the farm-to-table cafe, and the six miles of hiking trails, this Somerset oasis can entertain every member of your party.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Verb
Archaeologists and historians have unearthed ancient myths and legends that speak of olive trees as sacred spaces, inspiring countless studies and debates on the true age and significance of Vouves.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Between an awe-inspiring behind-the-head pass and a buzzer-beating halfcourt heave, Gray had not only the two of the best plays of the day en route to her 18-point, eight-assist effort to beat the Vinyl 62-54.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
Adjective
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The expansive entrance hall, like the lobby of a tropical resort, provides a breathtaking view of the sea beyond towering glass walls ahead.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Inspired by Malaysia’s rich cultural traditions, the hotel’s interiors from G.A Group (which has done the design for Atlantis The Royal and JW Marriott Hotel Nara) are minimalist and elegant, allowing the breathtaking views from the massive windows to take center stage.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Thursday’s swings also hit the bond market, which had been showing encouraging signals earlier in the day that stress may be easing.—
Time,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Meta issued similar guidance, releasing an update that solved the breach and encouraging users to move to the latest version of WhatsApp.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The chicken jockey is already a fan favorite from the movie, with its appearance eliciting whoops and hollers from audiences.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Schumer asked, eliciting applause among those in the chamber.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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She's spent over six months educating her following of over 700,000 about JEB.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Going the extra mile to welcome Latino students A small Catholic university that dates back to 1922, Dominican has a history of educating the children of immigrants — in earlier times those of northern and central European origin.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the league just doesn’t have that many teams that are truly out of the race anymore, and those that are out of it don’t tend to have many exciting trade chips.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Austin has welcomed an exciting array of restaurants into the dining fold over the last year or so.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Some argue that Kibbe was never meant to be a modern stylist, that his system was about evoking a particular kind of Old Hollywood glamour, never about following contemporary fashion trends.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Resinous notes of amber and musk dry down to a fragrance reminiscent of a creamy powder, evoking a sense of nostalgia.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The tools are in place and the flashes are interesting.—
Gary Bedore
July 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting part of the sale is that Bezos has typically done this to direct more capital to other endeavors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The free-agent market is pretty empty on worthwhile upgrades, so trading for a younger linebacker (read: under 30) with an intriguing pedigree would be ideal.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The slot corner position is one of the more intriguing position battles to watch this summer, as Ohio State could go in a number of directions.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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