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inspired

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verb

past tense of inspire
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Recent Examples of inspired
Adjective
An inspired exchange or unexpected compliment sparks a romantic connection as Venus and lucky Jupiter harmonize. Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2025 Game 3: Florida Panthers 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 June 13, 2024 Florida took a commanding 3-0 lead when the series moved to Edmonton for Game 3, as the Panthers fought off an inspired comeback attempt by the Oilers and hung on to a one-goal win. Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 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 See All Example Sentences for inspired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • For Davidson, taking on this project elicited a surprising reaction from his teenage son.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • To those who are poorly educated, this paragraph has been utterly meaningless.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Malkin likes that Novak is a gifted puck carrier and believes that Novak’s skating and skill nicely complement him.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
  • This poetic gem is a journey from the weight of absence to the serenity of presence, thanks in no small part to the inquisitive, gifted woman pulled from obscurity: Sheila Turner-Seed, whose life was short but full and worth revitalizing.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • The American president has once again evoked the idea of annexing us.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Maybe by sharing their creative talents or bright ideas to entertain or enlighten us.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
  • The pair ended up speaking for two hours about so much — including motherhood and wondering where their creative paths were headed — and by the end, Coppola asked her to join the film.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • That translates to seeking inspiration and motivation from artistic heritage through innovative methods.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Today, Valencia’s rich ceramic heritage is being reinvented by innovative artisans such as Ana Illueca and Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz of Canoa Lab, whose work is available to view and purchase through studio visits.
    Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Florida’s response to homelessness this year has been imaginative.
    Eric Gray, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
  • The Spa There is no spa at The Six Bells Country Inn. Family-friendly Offerings The Six Bells is very family friendly, especially for toddlers or young children, simply as a result of its imaginative design.
    Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025

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