inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
: 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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Extracting myself form the past and moving into the future has been enormously liberating and inspiring. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025 The stakes are high, and the heels are higher, as married women across the nation compete for the coveted Mrs. America crown in this funny and inspiring documentary series. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025 One inspiring example comes from Olympia, Washington, where Native American and veteran entrepreneurs Daniel and Treasa Sabo launched MELO Powerwash—a professional exterior cleaning company focused on helping homeowners and businesses maintain and enhance their properties. Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the NHL’s most inspiring stories all season, and this storybook journey may yet get a storybook ending. Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 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 28 Apr. 2025.

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