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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Rudy Gobert followed his inspired Game 2 effort against Nikola Jokic by stifling the three-time MVP again on an ugly 7-for-26 shooting night, and the Timberwolves established a postseason franchise record by allowing the Nuggets just 11 points in the tone-setting first quarter.
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CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Strawberry lemonade is a delicious sipper, so turning it into a cake is definitely an inspired idea.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Or maybe The Mummy just isn’t very inspired.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The novel approach builds on the institute’s MorphoColor technology, a bio-inspired coating for solar panels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Strawberry lemonade is a delicious sipper, so turning it into a cake is definitely an inspired idea.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Or maybe The Mummy just isn’t very inspired.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inspired
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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