as in inspiring
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as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the sight of the royal family doughtily enduring the bombing raids greatly inspirited the rest of the population
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiriting
Adjective
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His go-to rockabilly leisure wear became his signature look, inspiring legends like Morrissey, the Clash, and even k.d. lang.—
Tim Moffatt,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Besides being an inspiring concert, this will be old home week for hundreds of New Haven scenesters.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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At that second, a song about anime boobs had never sounded sweeter and more poignant.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Great Unravelling For that reason, my visit with Nye was also poignant.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Working with young drivers like Sally is incredibly rewarding.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The options are abundant, and the journey to finding what works for you can be just as rewarding as the fitness goals themselves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Filming this way adds time and complication: There are so many more moving parts, and for each new take of a scene, every patient and special effect has to be reset, and the entire set has to be cleaned and reorganized.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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One of her most moving posts was her recent follow-up with John Hopkins, longtime owner of Altadena’s O Happy Days vegan cafe and natural food store, who lost his home and store in the Eaton fire.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Holistic solutions for a healthier and more fulfilling life are at the core of BetterMe.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Physical intimacy is still important Despite the lack of a clear diagnosis, Nicole has not given up on her desire for a fulfilling intimate relationship.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His Tom goes through his routines with slight weariness but also diligence, at times flashing an innocent surprise in his eyes — all of this more affecting than pure burn-out.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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De Fontenay’s affecting but frustrating film has its reasons for that distance.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The awareness that the show is going to bring is gratifying.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Alfonso Cuarón is known for amazing long takes in his films, like in Children of Men and Gravity, so that was very gratifying.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Inspiriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiriting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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