Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

motivator

[moh-tuh-vey-ter] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪ tər /




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.

See Examples For:

For some pizza robotics engineers, speed is certainly a motivator.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Pocketbook issues have always been the single strongest motivator for the electorate.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

And representatives for both companies said getting children off their parents’ plans wasn’t a motivator for the new offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

"I always say that my mum was my biggest motivator," said Hill, speaking ahead of her strawweight bout against China's Xiong Jingnan.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

Hope in the shadow of fear is the world’s most powerful motivator.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training