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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The stories of people who ate joyfully and in a very inspired way kind of spoke to me the most.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2026
Danse macabre Heavily inspired by music as well, Hisko Hulsing’s latest work is perhaps less soothing.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Dazzle your crowd with a strawberry-lemonade inspired dessert that's made for sunny days.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The stories of people who ate joyfully and in a very inspired way kind of spoke to me the most.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
A lot of that was also inspired by the Good for Her Cinematic Universe.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2026
Danse macabre Heavily inspired by music as well, Hisko Hulsing’s latest work is perhaps less soothing.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Albin referenced opposing teams being heavier and more talented in the trenches a season ago, so adding the 6-foot-5, 315-pound tackle, among other new additions, was a top priority.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The manual skills with which the products are applied, for example, were fine-tuned by Madame Allouche herself, a very talented osteopath.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Students should be encouraged to think historically, Zavala said, and to approach larger themes of colonization, erasure, power and to reflect on the way movements are shaped and the contradictions that occur within them.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the end of his cross-examination, Shohat asked Rubio to sign his copy of the former senator’s book, which elicited laughter in the packed courtroom.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rather, Olen cracked dad jokes that elicited eye rolls from the kids.—
David Gleisner,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Within the lone star pattern of the quilt, gifted to her posthumously, were also Safari giraffes and zebras and elephants.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s to be expected from Liza Minnelli, daughter of the gifted but deeply troubled Judy Garland.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
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The past four years of UNC basketball, though, have evoked varying shades of disappointment.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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What once evoked bingo afternoons and hard candies has now become an object of desire for those who want that classic, quiet-luxury vibe.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no doubt that new generations of creative individuals are already emerging—ready to carry that tradition forward.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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There’s a fierce competition in the Italian capital to see who can open the most beautiful, most original, most innovative, and most locally authentic hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their broader vision has been to create something that feels more intentional than a traditional brokerage model, pairing local expertise with innovative strategy while keeping client interests at the center of the process.—
Connie Etemadi,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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