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
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 June 2026
South Africa, meanwhile, are coming off an inspiring 1-0 win over South Korea.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
ABC News,
28 June 2026
It would be dismantled, and even the awe-inspiring Ferris wheel had an unusual end.
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Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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And for some people, that’s life-changing and life-saving and inspiring.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 June 2026
South Africa, meanwhile, are coming off an inspiring 1-0 win over South Korea.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Verb
In advance of America's 250th birthday, ABC spent the last year exploring some of the most awe-inspiring places in our country.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
It would be dismantled, and even the awe-inspiring Ferris wheel had an unusual end.
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Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
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As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
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The commission has launched several initiatives leading up to the anniversary, including America's Field Trip, a nationwide essay and artwork contest for students, and volunteer service campaigns encouraging Americans to log community service hours.
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No one was ever charged with pulling the trigger, but three other men, Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 37, and Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, were charged with murder as accomplices for encouraging or assisting the shooter.
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While no acts had performed on stage, a steady stream of military aircraft roared across the sky, eliciting gasps and cheers from the attendants making their way into the outdoor venue near the Washington Monument.
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Third baseman Austin Riley is eliciting heretofore unseen levels of skepticism too.
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Another $10 million would go toward educating voters on the state's election process, with half of that going to counties and the rest going to the state.
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The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!
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The modern building is an exciting addition to the Fort Worth Cultural District and people are situated in backs around the lobby.
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The Algonquin people also called it the Raspberry moon, evoking the fruit that ripens around that time in North America, while the Cree knew it as the Feather Moulting Moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
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Investigators say the family moved across southern Ohio for years while hiding the children from neighbors and avoiding setting up records, evoking memories of notorious abuse cases such as California’s Turpin family.
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One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
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But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
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This July will include an intriguing mix of madcap comedies, sweeping action epics and independent fare hoping to get as many viewers into theaters — or in front of their televisions — as possible.
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But there are some very intriguing narratives in play after the genre of TV went through a renaissance this year.
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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