as in inspirational
serving or likely to arouse action or activity
A poster with a motivational message was hung above the water cooler. The conference will feature talks by some well-known motivational speakers.
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inspiring
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The ability to inspire, motivate, and move with conviction is essential and inspiring.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025 -
Virginia contains mountains, vineyards, small towns, luxury hotels, artistic hubs, and some of the most inspiring culinary scenes on the East Coast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Motivational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivational. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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