- plural of motivation.
motivations
Example Sentences
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In a sane world he would provide answers that could facilitate greater understanding of his actions and motivations, and how he believes those actions will benefit the American people.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
She looks at their emotions and motivations behind each movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“He was nearby on the scene there, and we were working trying to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that,” Hicks said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"Fiction isn't inventing new emotions in you. It's pressing on those pre-existing motivations like instincts."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
This practice of inferring the motivations and intentions of others is classic thin-slicing.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
