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
Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Claressa is so inspiring, such a badass, and nobody knew her story.
—Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This movie will shock you throughout—and that includes its final, awe-inspiring frame.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
On the rise Columbus Blue Jackets There is no better story in hockey this year than the Columbus Blue Jackets: A team that has rallied together amid tragedy and played incredibly inspiring hockey.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Claressa is so inspiring, such a badass, and nobody knew her story.
—Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Instead, great leaders lead by inspiring their teams, beginning with being loud and proud about their own vulnerabilities.
—John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This movie will shock you throughout—and that includes its final, awe-inspiring frame.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiring
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles is a place of breathtaking beauty, and some people rely on the natural environment for emotional support.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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The recent record highs in the S&P 500 were partly driven by optimism that the Federal Reserve would continue cutting interest rates through 2025, making borrowing cheaper and encouraging economic activity.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Bosa shouted, eliciting cheers from his teammates.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kardashian posted a clip of the video on Instagram, eliciting strong reactions.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Young galleries featuring emerging artists working across diverse disciplines are on an exciting trajectory.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, one of the league’s exciting young players in large part due to his ferocious dunks and acrobatic drives, increased his 3-point attempts per game from 6.7 to 9.9—in range of Stephen Curry’s average.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Clearly, the key to evoking the holiday spirit with a basic little black dress or skirt is through a statement coat with crystal embellishments.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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In 1816, Lord Byron penned Darkness, a haunting poem evoking apocalyptic imagery eerily aligned with the volcanic winter.Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The engine in question is a prototype that is producing some interesting results, such as appearing to create thrust when there was no reason for this to happen – and thereby violating Newton's Third Law of Motion.Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiring. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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