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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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The songs fulfill the assignment to get people moving, but they are expertly laced with inspired, soft textures (akin to breakout producer Fred Again …) that give them tenderness and soul.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
This was the initial spark that inspired Smith to make Johnson the subject of his next film.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Someone in the comments had the inspired idea of a his and hers bootie moment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The songs fulfill the assignment to get people moving, but they are expertly laced with inspired, soft textures (akin to breakout producer Fred Again …) that give them tenderness and soul.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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The items here are both local and international, hand-packed and inspired by owner Mia Sakai’s travels.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
This was the initial spark that inspired Smith to make Johnson the subject of his next film.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given the chance to poke their noses through the 'blow hole,' which then elicited the IV's quinine-cocaine doses, the rats, over the course of the experiment, displayed three distinct behavioral responses.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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There was one minor hiccup, however, when Wallen accidentally posted a very rough demo online that elicited a mixed response from confused fans.William Earl, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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According to a recent study, only 23% of employees feel completely educated and trained on AI.Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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His wife, National Museum of the American Indian Director Cynthia Chavez Lamar, was raised and educated because of the work of her father, San Felipe Pueblo jeweler Richard Chavez.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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But during the pandemic, the board unexpectedly rebuffed a controversial Pearson testing contract to admit students as young as incoming kindergarteners to gifted programs.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Season 1 introduced Amina (Anjana Vasan), a naive but musically gifted nerd who joins the band Lady Parts to get closer to one member’s hunky brother.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Campbell shared that the award evoked an emotional response on his behalf.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Calmness and serenity is evoked through the venue’s sleek and minimalistic design.Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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With roots in engineering and an illustrious career managing campaigns for iconic events like the Oscars and American Idol, Valdez brought a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Until one label — Darkroom Records, the home of Billie Eilish — got creative.Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
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The group’s influence extended across genres, earning critical acclaim for its innovative approach to music.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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His vision of Treehouse Town is brimming with imaginative contraptions, like crow’s nests for viewing, air trams, rope swings, trapdoors and sycamore slides.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Archival images extended the imaginative world and conveyed the actual investigation the main character in the film undertakes as revelations are made about the Nickel Academy’s brutal legacy.Joslyn Barnes, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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