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
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kasparov's influence extends globally, inspiring generations of players and leaving a lasting legacy in the world of chess.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Road trips are a relative breeze with the Volvo bringing a heaping helping of comfort, style and confidence-inspiring handling.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Leadership is often idealized as a force for good—driving positive change, inspiring teams and achieving ambitious goals.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Kasparov's influence extends globally, inspiring generations of players and leaving a lasting legacy in the world of chess.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Kim Kardashian has long been a champion champion for criminal justice reform, the issue even inspiring her to pursue a career in law.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Road trips are a relative breeze with the Volvo bringing a heaping helping of comfort, style and confidence-inspiring handling.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
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Often referred to as the European Hawaii, this stunning destination offers breathtaking landscapes, authentic markets and exquisite wines.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cheating would have been breathtaking, breathtaking.TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The philosophy prioritizes profit over growth, encouraging businesses to optimize existing resources and reactivate past customer connections.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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To create a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape, policies must focus on eliminating the biases that affect consumer behavior and encouraging more equitable market practices.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Typography is equally important in eliciting emotional responses.Jessica Wong, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Occasionally, the lower-deck windows plunged into the churning gray water, eliciting awestruck ooohs and appreciative laughter.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, educating users about AI empowers them to make informed decisions, enhancing the likelihood that technology positively influences society.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Interventions that schools should immediately consider include educating children on digital literacy, encouraging discussions on social media etiquette as well as designating specific times for social media use both at school and home.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Now, Sailors can jump aboard any of our ships across an endless variety of exciting destinations for an entire year.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But customers praise the business for ‘exciting new things coming’ Popular CT donut shop to close.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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But even for its heightening visibility in pop culture, the term is still somewhat nebulous — evoking a range from curiosity to dread.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s an intriguing discomfort to Nate Heller’s score and how Marielle uses sound, plus a kind of percussive editing rhythm to make the film’s mundane events feel heavy and its surreal events feel sublime.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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