How to Use inspired in a Sentence

inspired

adjective
  • He was an inspired choice for the role.
  • She gave an inspired performance.
  • And every single one has been criticized for failing to live up to the inspired world of its predecessor.
    Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2024
  • This medieval-inspired stone castle flaunts arched portals, flying buttresses, towers, onion domes, a moat and a drawbridge.
    Tom Noel, The Know, 25 Aug. 2019
  • Barcocina serves Mexican-inspired brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks.
    Hallie Miller, baltimoresun.com, 1 July 2019
  • The inspired beverage menu includes local coffees, spicy mocha with vanilla and almond, chai and superfood drinks made from turmeric, matcha, maca and even mushrooms.
    Washington Post, 13 June 2019
  • This light and refreshing soup gives the classic tomato and cucumber gazpacho an Indian-inspired makeover.
    ExpressNews.com, 14 Aug. 2019
  • So for a women’s team that had stalled in the semifinals of its last two major tournaments under coach Mark Sampson, Neville seemed like an inspired choice.
    Kevin Baxter, latimes.com, 30 June 2019
  • Each beer is created specifically for the festival, and all food vendors will serve their take on nachos, from Indian-inspired to neon-orange cheese-laden.
    Sara Cagle, latimes.com, 26 June 2019
  • And as part of its laundry list of inspired experiences, guests can book a Castaway Picnic on the deserted island of Makunudhoo.
    Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The music superstar debuted a super short pixie crop for the occasion, complete with '90s-inspired mini bangs to perfectly frame her face.
    Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 11 June 2019
  • The 12th house is a very inspired place, so let your mind wander a bit!
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
  • This is a small thing but a big reminder to keep us inspired.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
  • To be fair, this is an inspired idea for a suspense film.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 June 2021
  • The novel’s thoughts on fame are among its least inspired.
    New York Times, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Some of the most inspired homes are imagined in TV, movies, and novels.
    Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 29 Jan. 2020
  • This was the latest and perhaps the most inspired spin on a classic.
    Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2020
  • And Queen Mouse is an inspired choice with her mint frock and glittery crown.
    Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Her, an inspired set that took over radio and streaming for a good year and a half.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2023
  • To many artists, all this paves the way for people to take stronger or more inspired action in their lives.
    Pavithra Rajesh, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Moser’s program as one of those schools that got hot at the right time in 2018 and made an inspired run to the Final Four.
    Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2021
  • Rihanna an inspired choice, and this is the second time the NFL has offered her the gig.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The Celtics should not walk away the least bit inspired about cutting a 30-point deficit to 5, not a team that was once considered the best in the NBA.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Per the site, inspired parties can reach him on Twitter at @SamuelDev or samuel.dev.stiles@gmail.com.
    Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Xbox Game Pass titles will be a bit more inspired . . . .
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Whose inspired idea was recruiting Scherzinger, best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls?
    Peter Marks, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The Huskies opened the second half looking a bit more inspired on offense.
    Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Without the baggage and hoopla of a full record/tour/concept – more spread out – loose and inspired.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2019
  • That’s what draws in their listeners, and what’s kept them inspired.
    Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Plug back into a network of peers who keep you inspired.
    The Astrotwins, ELLE, 1 Jan. 2023

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