How to Use inspire in a Sentence

inspire

verb
  • The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
  • Her courage has inspired us.
  • Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
  • His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
  • He inspired generations of future scientists.
  • The moon’s clash with Mars inspires you to throw caution to the wind.
    USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more styles inspired by the star now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • May the Ramadan nights inspire you to shine your light bright!
    Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Read on for more long-sleeve maxi styles inspired by Oprah.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The podcast even inspired them to build a cold-plunge pool in their backyard.
    Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023
  • The next day it can be inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
    Ryan Reed, SPIN, 10 May 2024
  • Lastly, who are the women who inspire you the most right now?
    Krystyna Chavez, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Van Halen were the new kings, soon to inspire the next wave of successful hard rock bands.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The pieces most dear to the designer are those inspired by her 1980s childhood.
    Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The drink is not for breakfast, it’s inspired by breakfast.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more jackets, pants, and bags inspired by Salma Hayek now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
  • While the series is inspired by the father and son, the end result is a mic of truth and fiction.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Kennedy’s speech has helped inspire decades of research at NASA.
    Bret Baier, Fox News, 13 June 2024
  • Vest sets inspired by Alba are going to be one of my new go-to styles.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • To inspire your next trip, here's a look at some of the best places to go glamping in Tennessee.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Like the rest of the crew, Murphy is inspired by the visual aesthetic.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
  • The Rays had taken the tarps off the upper deck, and the crowd inspired their Class AA lefty sitting 20 rows up from first base.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2023
  • The brand notes that the scent was inspired by a nostalgia for cherry lip gloss from the ’90s, hence the collection’s name.
    Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The discovery has inspired a new campaign for a boycott, this time from the right wing.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
  • The area has inspired artists and been a destination for tourists and students alike.
    NBC news, 14 Oct. 2023
  • He was inspired by a pair of writers who had traveled across the United States in search of the country’s best games.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
  • If not, and if anyone, who is Eventide’s sound inspired by?
    Spin Contributor, SPIN, 28 June 2023
  • Painters who inspired him: Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline.
    Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In May, Henry released a book, Looking Forward, inspired by true events.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Below, join me in shopping for comfy denim button-downs, straight-leg jeans, and white sneakers inspired by Holmes — starting at $17.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

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