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something that arouses action or activity
fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test
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Recent Examples of motivations
That being said, data shows that research is one of the luxury skincare’s consumer’s top motivations when purchasing.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
For Norwegian’s part, there were multiple motivations for scaling up the Prima Plus Class, according to Patrik Dahlgren, Executive Vice President Chief Vessel Operations and Newbuild Officer at the line’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
In turn, Flash boils down his inventions to their motivations.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Abbott’s motivations have remained a subject of speculation in Austin, but Talarico suggested that the governor started to push for vouchers in earnest because he was shut out by Dunn and Wilks.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, through in-depth interviews, focus groups and participant observation, businesses can capture fans' motivations, passions and lifestyles.
—Barrie Brien, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This new approach to discovering audience preferences and motivations gives retailers a powerful tool when preparing for the future.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Unhealthy motivations are money and status.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
For Norwegian’s part, there were multiple motivations for scaling up the Prima Plus Class, according to Patrik Dahlgren, Executive Vice President Chief Vessel Operations and Newbuild Officer at the line’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
In turn, Flash boils down his inventions to their motivations.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Abbott’s motivations have remained a subject of speculation in Austin, but Talarico suggested that the governor started to push for vouchers in earnest because he was shut out by Dunn and Wilks.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, through in-depth interviews, focus groups and participant observation, businesses can capture fans' motivations, passions and lifestyles.
—Barrie Brien, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This new approach to discovering audience preferences and motivations gives retailers a powerful tool when preparing for the future.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Unhealthy motivations are money and status.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Motivations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motivations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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