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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That’s what made his performance last night so inspiring.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026 -
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
Verb
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The state has tried to get upstream from abuse and neglect, raising awareness of resources and encouraging the general community to support families, said Thomas Miller, director of children, aging and community services at the Colorado Department of Human Services.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Parents and pediatricians can advocate for child pedestrian safety by supporting and encouraging community programs with resources offered through organizations such as Safe Routes to School.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But this poignant adolescent moment is undercut by their desperation.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nguyen’s poignant, solemn and ultimately hopeful project for the High Line Plinth — a prominent venue for public art that straddles the intersection of West 30th Street and 10th Avenue — follows projects at the site by Iván Argote, Pamela Rosenkranz, Sam Durant and Simone Leigh.—
Benjamin Sutton,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Looking for a hike with one of the most rewarding steps-to-vista ratios out there?—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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The logic here is peak modern NBA, and the league wants to make being slightly below average more rewarding than being truly terrible.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Violators could be ticketed similar to a non-moving violation for a driver.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each wrong turn is bittersweet, making the eventual reunion even more moving and meaningful.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some uplifting stories about the prospect who sold them.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is the most fulfilling aspect of family practice.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, happily, most meaningful efforts, engagements, and pursuits involve profoundly more fulfilling and less harrowing change than moving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Each emotional beat arrives with soft footsteps, and is all the more affecting for it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the most affecting moment – both in song and on the album – comes at the end, with Bono singing a capella, his voice catching on the final lines as the song ends cold.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Inspiriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiriting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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