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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
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Joan Baez has inspired me beyond words, so to have her voice on this recording feels surreal.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 July 2026
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Honestly, that motivation is more inspired than some of the high-profile slasher films in recent memory.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the fall, the hotel brand will add a line inspired by the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo.
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Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Joan Baez has inspired me beyond words, so to have her voice on this recording feels surreal.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
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Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
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But in the middle exists a vibrant tier of talented, independent creators, shows too good to be overlooked, yet too small to attract traditional network support.
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Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
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Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
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But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
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The video elicited a wide range of responses, but this post from in-state rival TCU garnered the most attention.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
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As the colonies moved toward independence in the name of liberty, one of America’s most gifted voices found her first audience across the Atlantic.
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The Breitling was reportedly gifted to him by his late father.
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Johannessen evoked concerns about keeping both residents and visitors protected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The increasingly reassuring sensation evoked the compelling recent thoughts of Alejandro Oxenford, Argentina’s ambassador to the United States.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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The Bay is an innovative redevelopment project that's created a signature public park along Sarasota Bay.
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The NACo Achievement Awards recognize innovative county programs that improve services for residents, upgrade working conditions or enhance public participation.
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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