inspiring

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adjective

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

inspiring

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present participle of inspire

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Adjective an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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Walsh said it’s been a collaborative and inspiring process so far. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The final product is a rousing, brisk, and genuinely inspiring biopic that never feels like homework. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 The Jio Studios, Fresh Lime Films and MA+TH Entertainment Networks film is billed as an inspiring sports biopic based on the extraordinary life of Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 The first time the team saw Everest was awe-inspiring, Singh said. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspiring

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First Known Use

Adjective

1717, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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