inspired
adjective
in·spired
in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance
Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
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Now, Andress is energized, inspired, and unafraid of what reaction her music may receive.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
It’s been an honor to work alongside some of the most passionate, inspired and inventive people in the business.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The mini-tournament Sunday did have some moments of inspired basketball, but the basketball itself seemed to take a back seat to a variety show of sorts.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
The Mall, Lisa brought ‘inspired STEM’ to life for children, adding the ‘A’ for aerospace, aviation, and astronomy.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
It’s been an honor to work alongside some of the most passionate, inspired and inventive people in the business.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The mini-tournament Sunday did have some moments of inspired basketball, but the basketball itself seemed to take a back seat to a variety show of sorts.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
The Mall, Lisa brought ‘inspired STEM’ to life for children, adding the ‘A’ for aerospace, aviation, and astronomy.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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