as in diligent
having a strong desire for personal advancement
He was lauded by faculty as an exceptionally hardworking, curious, and motivated student. The company was looking for motivated self-starters to fill the sales position.
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as in encouraged
to rouse to action or activity
The presence of treats motivated the dogs to obey their owner's commands. They drove a campaign to motivate voters to show up to the polls.
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Recent Examples of motivated
Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
And so far, the disruption resembles the DDoS attacks politically motivated hackers have been launching for decades.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The local pet store is the final link of a supply chain that includes commercial breeders, distributors and transporters each motivated to minimize costs and maximize profits for their link in the chain.
—Julie Castle, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Retention goes beyond simply holding onto employees, focusing instead on nurturing a motivated and engaged team.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
And so far, the disruption resembles the DDoS attacks politically motivated hackers have been launching for decades.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Fox's decision to bypass the extension was financially motivated.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The local pet store is the final link of a supply chain that includes commercial breeders, distributors and transporters each motivated to minimize costs and maximize profits for their link in the chain.
—Julie Castle, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motivated
Adjective
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Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An artist and activist with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Rotolo encouraged Dylan’s support for the nascent civil rights movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to check Rite Aid's website for holiday store hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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He's been a warrior, always bouncing back to his energetic self.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Impressions of the week: This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At a time when women were not allowed to wrestle professionally, this dream seems far-fetched, but Burke is determined to succeed.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the guard has pushed through and is determined to help Phoenix make a last-ditch effort for a playoff run.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While intuition and experience play a role, relying solely on instinct and past knowledge is no longer sufficient in today’s dynamic business environment.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Impressions of the week: A very dynamic week with a lot of shows, presentations, trade shows and showrooms with worldwide talents, from ready-to-wear to accessories.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Today, consumers are less interested in foreign brands, more cost conscious and enticed by local rivals that are popping up on corners all around the country offering something a little different.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
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In this void, the national body trade has flourished, fueled by tens of thousands of Americans who donate their bodies or the bodies of relatives each year, often enticed by the promise of free or discounted cremation after the bodies are used.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC News,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The test kitchen concept is one that Milo's is eager to share with the community and their biggest fans.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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The fictional couple’s dynamic was one of the most compelling elements of the original series, and fans will be eager to see how their story unfolds in the new chapter.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Motivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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