Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rachel Cole, teacher at Myton School, said: "Jess was a talented all-round athlete and it has been inspiring to see how her career has progressed since leaving school."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

The election of President Joe Biden, who has stuttered since childhood, has been inspiring for millions of people who stutter.

From Scientific American • Jan. 10, 2023

My other cousin and close friend from Ecatepec, Eddie, 27, says watching Huerta’s rise has been inspiring.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2022

“It has been inspiring to see the community come together after so many years, it has made all the hard work well worth it.”

From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2022

Attending in 1949, Alex Katz studied plein-air painting and, a few years later, bought a house in Maine that has been inspiring some of his most celebrated work ever since.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2022