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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
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
People in darkness require light—vision, and an inspired plan.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 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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Adjective
Rachmaninov is an inspired but busy orchestrator, and the best interpretations make his dense writing sing.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
People in darkness require light—vision, and an inspired plan.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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
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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.—
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arkansasonline.com,
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
Adjective
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Tremendous player, gifted defender, but also clutch hitter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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After three years out of the first round following the disastrous Deshaun Watson trade, the Browns really just need gifted young players across the roster, regardless of position.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Its flavors evoked a kind of nostalgia—like eating sunflower seeds on a sunny day at the ballpark—but also boasted a sophisticated richness the other butters lacked.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lucinda Hicks has been named CEO of Sister Group, the fast-rising creative giant co-founded by Elizabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Just serve up the familiar, without getting creative.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Conservation groups say the spill catalyzed innovative restoration work across the Gulf Coast, but are alarmed at the recent halt of a flagship land-creation project in Louisiana.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Serving on the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute board has reinforced my dedication to resource management and exploring innovative and sustainable solutions.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Theater is a dynamic environment for imaginative people to do cool things, and audiences will opt in.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The show, aimed at 4-8s, follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that take them to Storyland, a world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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