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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
Michael wrote inspirational advice to himself on sticky notes.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The judging was purely on Aggression, Damage and Control, however the imagination and creativity seen in the pits was inspirational.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Interior designer Rose Fournier has built something influential and inspirational from the 19th-century mansion housed on a quiet Lisbon street that’s also home to the US Embassy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Films that offer inspirational new voices and fresh perspectives.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Bill Nighy has joined the starry cast of Morten Tyldum’s Ibelin, re-telling the inspirational true story of late disabled Norwegian gamer Mats Steen, as production gets underway in Norway.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Kopitar was also voted by the players as the club’s most inspirational player, earning him the Ace Bailey Memorial Award.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Davey Lopes was the most exciting of that great infield and the inspirational leader of the ‘74, ‘77, ‘78 and ‘81 World Series teams.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The judging was purely on Aggression, Damage and Control, however the imagination and creativity seen in the pits was inspirational.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Interior designer Rose Fournier has built something influential and inspirational from the 19th-century mansion housed on a quiet Lisbon street that’s also home to the US Embassy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Films that offer inspirational new voices and fresh perspectives.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Bill Nighy has joined the starry cast of Morten Tyldum’s Ibelin, re-telling the inspirational true story of late disabled Norwegian gamer Mats Steen, as production gets underway in Norway.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Kopitar was also voted by the players as the club’s most inspirational player, earning him the Ace Bailey Memorial Award.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Read More Lifestyle Writer TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Davey Lopes was the most exciting of that great infield and the inspirational leader of the ‘74, ‘77, ‘78 and ‘81 World Series teams.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
Adjective
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That’s what made his performance last night so inspiring.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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But even more inspiring was their determination to overcome enormous losses and difficulties to try to make new lives for themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota has largely kept them to the perimeter, making life a little easier on impressive rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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But that exciting crash sequence — from initial turbulence through to catastrophic Pacific Ocean landing — is where high-stakes action specialist Harlin is most firmly in his sweet spot.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends, networks and social circles can bring exciting connections now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The police did not respond to a list of questions from CNN, including which instructions were not followed, which conduct was suspicious and why possessing a camera is seen as provocative.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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So, what does the provocative British artist have to do with all of this?—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The coaches’ office is no bigger than a janitor’s closet, but the yellow brick walls are lined with championship pictures, motivational quotes, magazine covers of female athletes, soccer star Hope Solo, and accomplishments of each coach.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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That is not motivational optimism.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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