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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
Award-winning filmmaker duo Sam Pollard and Daniel Junge dive into the untold legacy of this uniquely inspirational artist whose outspoken voice and lyrics influenced a generation.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
How to Make Apple Cider Caramels The inspirational viral recipe comes from TikTok creator @chezlucie.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
There are other smaller objects too, collected and curated to best inspire, full of meaning and sentiment; the potency of these objects lies in their creative charge—their inherent inspirational potential just waiting to be drawn out through the process of writing.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The film presents addiction and recovery with unflinching honesty, a stark departure from Johnson’s typically inspirational brand.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The heavily caffeinated event, featuring inspirational speakers, a global barista competition, and a cold brew takeover of the Las Vegas Sphere, cost enough to merit a mention in Starbucks’ earnings statement.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Manchester United’s legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson also gave the European team one of its most inspirational speeches in 2014.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Great cars can be inspirational.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The show is meant to be inspirational and family-friendly.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
How to Make Apple Cider Caramels The inspirational viral recipe comes from TikTok creator @chezlucie.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
There are other smaller objects too, collected and curated to best inspire, full of meaning and sentiment; the potency of these objects lies in their creative charge—their inherent inspirational potential just waiting to be drawn out through the process of writing.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The film presents addiction and recovery with unflinching honesty, a stark departure from Johnson’s typically inspirational brand.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The heavily caffeinated event, featuring inspirational speakers, a global barista competition, and a cold brew takeover of the Las Vegas Sphere, cost enough to merit a mention in Starbucks’ earnings statement.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Manchester United’s legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson also gave the European team one of its most inspirational speeches in 2014.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Great cars can be inspirational.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The show is meant to be inspirational and family-friendly.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
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Hungary provides an inspiring example as country of honor thanks to its strong track-record in preservation and circulation through events such as the Budapest Classic Film Marathon.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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In an inspiring act of kindness and generosity, tournament angler Tripp Berlinsky turned the biggest win of his college fishing career into an opportunity to give back.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 44-year-old driver led the race for an impressive 159 laps, and a win seemed like an easy thing to achieve.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s performance is humble rather than showy, an impressive feat of control and restraint.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their stories capture the creativity, resilience, and ambition that are making Arizona one of the most exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some experts underscored the elevated risk of political violence created by social media, saying its algorithms favor provocative posts that induce user engagement but exacerbate political division.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cinematic feature directed by Jordan Hemingway sees Twigs and her friend book a room with an unlucky fellow’s credit card as the scene evolves into a provocative hotel rendezvous sans fellow.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hot Ones host Sean Evans delivered a poignant motivational speech during a surprise appearance on popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 livestream on Wednesday, offering insight and advice related to patience and perseverance wrapped in his signature down-to-earth style.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Beyond its use as a motivational tool, the Army of Drones program allows the high command in Kyiv to adjust the targets their forces prioritize.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Inspirational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirational. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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