inspired

adjective in·spired \ in-ˈspī(-ə)rd \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Examples: inspired in a Sentence

Definition of inspired

: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration

gave an inspired performance

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Examples of inspired in a Sentence

She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.

Recent Examples of inspired from the Web

In addition to being a talented actress, philanthropist, and one of the people to convince us to stop buying plastic water bottles, Bush is also the reason why a lot of us feel inspired to take beauty risks when the opportunity strikes.

— samantha sasso, refinery29.com, "This Is Proof That Sophia Bush's Hair Has Been Perfect For Over A Decade," 6 July 2018
Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui gave Japan a 2-0 lead early in the second half, but an inspired comeback saw goals from Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini alongside a last minute goal from Nacer Chadli turn the game on its head.

— SI.com, "Akira Nishino Admits That He Believes His Team Had the Game Under Control Following Late Defeat," 3 July 2018
Mexico game into Monday’s game with Brazil as a huge underdog, but El Tri bounced back from their awful loss to Sweden with a tough, inspired performance against the World Cup favorites.

— nick schwartz, For The Win, "Twitter roasts Neymar after another Oscar-worthy acting performance," 2 July 2018
And 425 guests feasted on an exquisite, Asian-inspired McCalls meal in a tent tricked out by Kulapat, whose signature monochrome style was expressed by black linens adorned with white orchids.

— catherine bigelow, San Francisco Chronicle, "SF Symphony celebrates Lunar New Year with gala and a special guest," 7 Mar. 2018
This inspired dish takes tradition one step further by replacing the butter with a dip made of zesty horseradish, tangy buttermilk, and fresh green herbs.

— virginia willis, Country Living, "Sliced Radishes with Horseradish-Buttermilk Dip," 21 Apr. 2011
Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill This longtime chain serves Japanese-inspired dishes such as rice bowls topped with meat, vegetables and sauce.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "New restaurants in Phoenix in June have standout burgers, Mexican food, pizza," 1 July 2018
In Nagaland, Talimeren Ao, a small-town doctor and captain of India's 1948 Olympic soccer team, inspired generations of players.

— yirmiyan arthur, Fox News, "In cricket-mad India, 1 distant corner is crazy for soccer," 29 June 2018
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of a Japanese-inspired pond and garden beyond, while a row of windows on the upper level frame a jungle-like courtyard.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Sexy Brutalist villa wants $10M in Switzerland," 14 June 2018

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