as in motivational
serving or likely to arouse action or activity
Her sister's illness proved to be a motivative force in her decision to study medicine.
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Not everyone is ready right off the bat, but everyone has the motivational sparks and models to increase that willingness.
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The motivational mantra that Eric coined to fire up his football players has taken on a life beyond the TV screen.
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“Motivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivative. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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