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
Verb
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In a touching act of love and sacrifice, Aaron McDonald donated his kidney, giving his mother a second chance at life and inspiring thousands on Reddit.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The song became Lennon’s bestselling recording as a solo artist, even as Ono’s role in inspiring and writing it was initially uncredited.—
Barbara Spindel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wonder’s poignant words led to an unexpected cover of John Lennon’s Imagine, setting the precedent for an uplifting and emotional night celebrating music, family and joy.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Like Wim Wenders’ poignant study of a middle-aged janitor’s routines in Tokyo, The Scout could find success in arthouse theaters and on the festival circuit.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Thursday’s swings also hit the bond market, which had been showing encouraging signals earlier in the day that stress may be easing.—
Time,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Meta issued similar guidance, releasing an update that solved the breach and encouraging users to move to the latest version of WhatsApp.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And the most rewarding thing is the five children and the grandchildren.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Traveling with pets can be rewarding, but requires careful planning and consideration for their safety and comfort.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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As Jimmy Lennox, a musician carrying a torch for Susan Sarandon's Louise, Madsen got to do some of the most moving and mercurial work of his career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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One of the most moving elements of the book is all the friends who come and go as the pages flip, the many people who, in variety equal to their number, try to help Lacey cope (one gives her bricks to throw at a wall, another tells her to read Seneca).—
Diana Arterian
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, giving a good toast can be a powerful and fulfilling experience, transforming a potentially awkward obligation into a heartfelt tribute.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Creating your own worlds and stories is always so much more fulfilling.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Its most affecting moments reference the AIDS epidemic’s abject cruelty.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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This self-examination seems glib (whereas del Toro was actually more affecting as the desperate artist in The French Dispatch).—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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For a pitcher who has largely been spoken about as someone who could be capable of emerging as an ace or as someone with that kind of potential, Crochet said it’s been gratifying to step up and actually do it.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Being a visible senior leader of your company can be immensely gratifying.—
Adam Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Inspiriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiriting. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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