inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
Synonyms of inspiring
: having an animating or exalting effect

Examples of inspiring in a Sentence

an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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For more race-day coverage and inspiring photo galleries, head here. Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 4 July 2026 By that point, America had hundreds of Topfields, each inspiring and legitimating the work of the Founders. T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Dickinson, a Maryland native who spent much of his life in Delaware and Pennsylvania, was once regarded as among the most important and inspiring founders. ABC News, 2 July 2026 That sort of form may not be enough against Spain, and Austria will need their stars, including Marcel Sabitzer, David Alaba, and Marko Arnautović, to step up and put on an inspiring performance. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspiring

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspiring was in 1717

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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspiring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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