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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
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The cars populating it are some pretty inspired picks—a 986 Porsche Boxster, original Renault Twingo, E39 BMW M5, etcetera.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Rather than emphasizing institutional recognition, UrbanKore seeks to create opportunities for artists to present their work directly within the neighborhoods that inspired it.
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J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The cars populating it are some pretty inspired picks—a 986 Porsche Boxster, original Renault Twingo, E39 BMW M5, etcetera.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Verb
The Warner brothers inspired the two big studio bosses in the film.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Rather than emphasizing institutional recognition, UrbanKore seeks to create opportunities for artists to present their work directly within the neighborhoods that inspired it.
—
J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have built much of their recent success around a deep and talented starting rotation, so much so that the team was able to confidently move on from a star starter before this season began.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Making the leap to full-time guiding came after long hours and a pivotal conversation with his wife, his biggest supporter and accountability partner, who encouraged him to pursue life around his most consuming obsession.
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In the news release, the Sheriff’s Office encouraged the public to wear proper safety equipment and to wear personal floatation devices while on the water.
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Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!
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During Ghana’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Wales, Thomas Partey’s every touch of the ball elicited a chorus of boos.
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Born and educated in El Fasher, Ibrahim, a general practitioner, had worked throughout the siege in the last functioning health care facility, known as the Saudi Maternity Hospital, in the city.
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His mother is Irish Roman Catholic, and Burnham was educated in Roman Catholic state schools.
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Last summer, systems from Google DeepMind and OpenAI reached a level equivalent to the world’s most mathematically gifted high school students, achieving gold-medal status at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
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Kyrie’s more gifted than Acuff.
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The ceremony evoked the hope and change vibes of the Obama era.
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Adam evoked the image of stretching taffy.
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Keywords provides tech and creative services for the video game and entertainment industries.
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In 2003, Ozwald Boateng was appointed Givenchy’s first creative director for menswear, and the category accounted for a third of the business, according to Luke Leitch.
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Film Independent is expanding the Film Independent Spirit Awards with the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, a new honor recognizing narrative film and television works that engage with environmental issues through innovative and impactful storytelling.
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Companion pieces in black titanium and white diamonds introduce a contemporary contrast while reinforcing the collection's emphasis on innovative materials and craftsmanship.
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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