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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
Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The film, which spans three timelines — 1932, 1937, and 2017 — is produced by the Almodóvar brothers’ El Deseo and boasts an inspired international cast.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
The octopus is an inspired metaphor.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The film, which spans three timelines — 1932, 1937, and 2017 — is produced by the Almodóvar brothers’ El Deseo and boasts an inspired international cast.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Verb
The product line followed soon after, inspired by the foundation of the blog.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Salah was replaced by Hamza Abdelkarim, a talented 18-year-old forward, who is one of the youngest players in this tournament.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The combination – the buzzwords drilled down by a drill sergeant – coalesced into a team that was as mentally tough as it was talented.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Since the show premiered this past March, Pfeiffer and Russell have been floored by the intense emotional response it’s elicited from male and female viewers alike.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited vociferous boos.—
Stephen Whyno,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The classes have now educated some 165,000 teens and parents during stops all over the country.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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On Wednesday, Swift, Alana and Este made waves on social media for being among die-hard Knicks fans Mariska Hargitay (also rocking a Stevie Knicks T-shirt, seemingly gifted by Swift) along with Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Set in Mexico in the late 1800s, the story centers on Francisca, a gifted writer of dark tales and fantastical characters.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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In addition to the many emotions and opinions the poster’s airplane espresso evoked, some TikTok users simply wondered how Cetinkaya got all of the equipment onto the aircraft.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Far from elevating Mexico’s image, migrant workers evoked lamentable headlines in both the United States and Mexico.—
Time,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster features some of the top-tier professional wrestlers in the industry with company putting on innovative matches since its inception.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The James Beard Broadcast Media awards honor compelling and innovative storytelling across television, podcasts and digital media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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