1
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
Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
The album survived for decades as an exceedingly rare cult classic, a supremely strange and inspired snapshot of New York City counterculture.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2025
The movie, inspired by a Charles Dickens’ tale of a boy and father who explore the life of Jesus, is headed for a second-place finish with $17 million to $18 million after earning $7 million Friday from 3,200 locations (in a successful marketing stunt, kids are being allowed in for free).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Although fast-ramping, shaky-cam visuals and choppy editing frequently hobble the inspired fight choreography, Sam’s character motivations always remain at the forefront of the big set-pieces, from the hot-curling iron nunchucks in the solarium to the firehose fight in the whisky room.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
The album survived for decades as an exceedingly rare cult classic, a supremely strange and inspired snapshot of New York City counterculture.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Adjective
We get inspired, we get motivated, then there’s a [backlash], and the pendulum swings the other way.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2025
The movie, inspired by a Charles Dickens’ tale of a boy and father who explore the life of Jesus, is headed for a second-place finish with $17 million to $18 million after earning $7 million Friday from 3,200 locations (in a successful marketing stunt, kids are being allowed in for free).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Verb
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
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arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For Davidson, taking on this project elicited a surprising reaction from his teenage son.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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He was asked what reactions have been elicited by Zeta’s shape so far.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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To those who are poorly educated, this paragraph has been utterly meaningless.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Its flavors evoked a kind of nostalgia—like eating sunflower seeds on a sunny day at the ballpark—but also boasted a sophisticated richness the other butters lacked.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, 41% of first-time buyers used gifted funds for their down payments, a significant increase from 27% of all homebuyers in 2023 and 18% of first-time buyers in 2018.—
Nathan Levinson,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Krauss also has a slew of other honors to ger credit — including 12 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards — as befits this singularly gifted singer, violinist, band leader and tireless champion of earthy American music.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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With so many people looking for work, there‘s intense competition for those jobs, and the ways to apply can be creative and involved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Another creative idea many commenters proposed was using the stained glass fixture as a fruit bowl.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Involve your team in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to achieve goals with limited resources.—
Shavonnah Schreiber,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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An imaginative builder can put the stones together in all sorts of combinations.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Verne’s imaginative fiction has inspired more and less faithful screen adaptations since the days of silent movies.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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