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motivator

[moh-tuh-vey-ter] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪ tər /




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I wanted to show that humor lives within this and that a lot of resilience and strength are also within this, and that was really the motivator.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Companies pushing AI adoption on employees through fear are using the wrong motivator.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

That’s the greatest motivator for what he does.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Beyond money, Europe’s looming regulatory push is a motivator to move.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman