1
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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2
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
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Or will El Gallo Giro’s authentic, traditional inspired recipes reign supreme?
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2025
The movie, inspired by a Charles Dickens’ tale of a boy and father who explore the life of Jesus, is headed for a second-place finish with $17 million to $18 million after earning $7 million Friday from 3,200 locations (in a successful marketing stunt, kids are being allowed in for free).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Wu-Tang Clan's farewell tour hit Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night with a full battalion of surviving members for an inspired evening of hip-hop nostalgia.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Or will El Gallo Giro’s authentic, traditional inspired recipes reign supreme?
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
Adjective
We get inspired, we get motivated, then there’s a [backlash], and the pendulum swings the other way.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2025
The movie, inspired by a Charles Dickens’ tale of a boy and father who explore the life of Jesus, is headed for a second-place finish with $17 million to $18 million after earning $7 million Friday from 3,200 locations (in a successful marketing stunt, kids are being allowed in for free).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Verb
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For Davidson, taking on this project elicited a surprising reaction from his teenage son.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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He was asked what reactions have been elicited by Zeta’s shape so far.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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To those who are poorly educated, this paragraph has been utterly meaningless.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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One recent exhibit displayed a series of rough-hewn public fountains that evoked post-apocalyptic decay.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Everybody knows the name of Gérald Genta, the gifted Swiss industrial designer from whose pen stemmed the Royal Oak, Nautilus, and countless other important designs.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lyles was a gifted consensus builder who could reach across the aisle and build trust in unexpected places.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This hip and colorful art cafe is a great spot to grab lunch and get creative.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The campaign, released just ahead of Legacy Week, was led by creative director James Jeter.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mostly known for innovative rock n' roll, now called classic rock, the time period also broke ground in the areas of pop culture, dress, movies and literature.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program will also promote STEM-medicine integration, cost-effective education, and innovative academic partnerships.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Impeccable service in an imaginative, detailed dining room, elevates it above the area's white-tablecloth restaurants.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Osmo offers many different games that come in puzzle form, as well as games that encourage drawing and foster imaginative play.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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