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adjective

Definition of inspirednext
as in talented

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verb

past tense of inspire
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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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
Adjective
Tiepolo’s theatrical frescoes reflect Rococo style, creating an inspired space, which celebrates its historic architecture. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Its design also features family photographs, pizza-pan-inspired decor and reference to the Malnati family’s legacy and Chicago roots. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
While the teenage students couldn’t afford to dine there, they were inspired. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026 Meet the Camouflage watch, a creation inspired by Warhol’s Camouflage self-portraits, which the artist crafted in 1986. — Nicole Hoey For Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
  1. talented
  2. encouraged
  3. elicited
  4. educated
  5. gifted
  6. evoked
  7. creative
  8. innovative
Adjective
  • Whoever starts this weekend when the Gators’ host Oklahoma will need everyone around him to play better while facing a talented and experienced Sooners defense.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs will have one of the Big 12’s top lead guards in Harding, an All-Big 12 forward with Edmonds and a talented group on the perimeter led by Robinson, Toolson and Sykes.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of talented
Verb
  • Her aunt, a breast cancer survivor, was the first person who encouraged her to get that initial lump checked.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Management identified improving full-price sales, particularly in North America, as a priority and said it was encouraged by the initial response to recent product launches.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • Somehow, even this prolonged thesis on independent horology eventually elicited roaring laughter from the audience, and no chime sounded.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For too long, the daily cruelty and the coarseness of political rhetoric have elicited only shrugs, or more often, laughter.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of elicited
Verb
  • The women were healthy, well educated, and Swedish, so the results may not apply to everyone.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • You are not educated to understand what your endorsement means to so many life long fans and good people that are fighting antisemitism and hatred for thousands of years.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • The post also included photos of a table filled with bouquets gifted to Jenner for her birthday and a shot of her in riding gear on a horse on the beach.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Stacked with guest appearances by frequent collaborators Future, Young Thug and Rylo Rodriguez, Fresh finds Baby delivering 17 new songs that reassert his position as one of the most gifted mainstream MCs to blow up this decade.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of gifted
Verb
  • The dress evoked the diva energy of the Old Hollywood era, with each bead hand-sewn onto the stretch mesh fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • What if that feeling of coming home could be evoked in a restaurant?
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of evoked
Adjective
  • No more than 15 minutes away in a taxi, the island’s main creative hub is home to La Seu Cathedral, buzzy street markets, bohemian boutiques, and easy tapas eateries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Danielle DeBoe Harper is the senior creative style manager at Moen.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • The framework enables full-time employees to spend one day a week exploring unconventional, innovative ideas.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Musk has many critics, but Marian Tupy, a senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute, says non-conformists like Musk often lead innovative companies that help drive economic growth.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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