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as in encouraged
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspired
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Or maybe The Mummy just isn’t very inspired.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Delaney’s love of gardening, birds and the forest inspired her decision to be transformed into soil — literally — through a process known as natural organic reduction.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Adjective
The novel approach builds on the institute’s MorphoColor technology, a bio-inspired coating for solar panels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Or maybe The Mummy just isn’t very inspired.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Delaney’s love of gardening, birds and the forest inspired her decision to be transformed into soil — literally — through a process known as natural organic reduction.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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In the original musical, nightclub star Linda Low, played in the movie by Nancy Kwan, is a beautiful, vivacious and talented performer.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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We’re especially thrilled to be developing it with the wildly talented Wayne Brady, who will be phenomenal in the role of Terence/Joan.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Tickets are available now, and early purchase is encouraged.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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Those with information about Taffur’s whereabouts have been encouraged to contact the NMPD at 305-891-8111.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The first tinkling notes mimicked the pre‑concert bell that ushered the audience to their seats—an unusual start that elicited a giggle from the crowd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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And though the president reneged on an initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz hours after Rubio touted it to the press, Rubio's performance elicited largely rave reviews on the political right.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Attenborough was educated at Cambridge.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Dean was born in a small town in South Dakota, educated in a one-room schoolhouse, and through grit and determination built a small garbage business into Waste Management — a global company serving multiple continents with over $9 billion in revenue by his retirement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Either the gifted McKenna or the all-around skillset of Stenberg, both 18, would no doubt be valuable additions to the Sharks’ roster, and at least one will be available at the NHL draft in June after the Toronto Maple Leafs select first.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Beecham was one at least 10 family members and friends who testified about the gifted student and talented wide receiver.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
Verb
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His drawings of this period, composed of fine, tangled lines, evoked a similar tone.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
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Inside, trees and greenery evoked English gardens while the tables were decorated with spring blooms of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox, and lily of the valley.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Tod’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection was curated by creative director Matteo Tamburini, who was appointed to the role in December 2023.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Expecting the largest gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, the event offers a unique platform for innovative storytelling, cementing Newport Beach as a hub for creative excellence in the evolving landscape of television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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