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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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Duke washed out the taste of that early Kentucky loss with an inspired road win over Arizona Friday night.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
The duo’s CMAs performance took those emotions to the next level, with an inspired guest spot from Jelly Roll (who also remade the song for their album Reboot 2) and, of course, a full choir.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The songs fulfill the assignment to get people moving, but they are expertly laced with inspired, soft textures (akin to breakout producer Fred Again …) that give them tenderness and soul.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Duke washed out the taste of that early Kentucky loss with an inspired road win over Arizona Friday night.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
The duo’s CMAs performance took those emotions to the next level, with an inspired guest spot from Jelly Roll (who also remade the song for their album Reboot 2) and, of course, a full choir.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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