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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Until his death in 2012 at 88, Scruggs remained curious and inspired, often meandering effortlessly into numerous rock, blues, and jazz circles.
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
Losing to an inspired Alexander Bublik at the French Open was a case in point.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Casting Eva, Zach and Eugene to mirror the trio was an inspired choice.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
And an inspired theatergoer, one William Joseph Simmons, organized the new Klan that same year at Stone Mountain Georgia.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2025
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Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025
Losing to an inspired Alexander Bublik at the French Open was a case in point.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Casting Eva, Zach and Eugene to mirror the trio was an inspired choice.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
And an inspired theatergoer, one William Joseph Simmons, organized the new Klan that same year at Stone Mountain Georgia.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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