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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
Honestly, that motivation is more inspired than some of the high-profile slasher films in recent memory. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 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. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
The Miami Ball Run traveled through Wynwood, Midtown and the Design District, with professional players, local figures and youth athletes carrying an oversized soccer ball through the city in a relay inspired by the 1996 Olympic Ball Run. — Tyler M. Carmona july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Ferrari The Cavallino Rampante, or Prancing Horse, logo of Ferrari automobiles was inspired by the emblem painted on the aircraft of World War I fighter Francesco Baracca. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 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
  • The key is whether Arteaga can extract more from the talented arms who have underperformed elsewhere.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The James Bond-style scene introduces Judith as talented, serious and a bit of a loner.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of talented
Verb
  • During the pandemic boom, cheap money, soaring asset prices, and speculative demand encouraged galleries to expand rapidly—adding artists, opening new locations and building ever larger organizations.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • As energy costs and demand continue to rise and the potential for significantly lower tax revenues looms, local governments need to understand that clean energy is not banned in Florida but is encouraged by state statutes.
    — Alan Byrd, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of encouraged
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  • Bellingham’s equalizer from close range elicited a roar from that crowd that included Mick Jagger and England great David Beckham.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Some residents say the expansion is a red flag for a project that has already elicited skepticism among neighbors.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of elicited
Verb
  • The researchers also found that the effects of air pollution on home prices were less acute in neighborhoods where residents were more highly educated and better able to adapt.
    — Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Kansas City is pretty educated compared to most of the cities in the United States, according to a new study.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • And that is while seeing a player as precociously gifted as Yamal fast-tracked into the senior squad, a European champion and now a world champion who only turned 19 last week.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Vogue’s Favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Picks Yes, we writers and editors comb through sales and shop just like everyone else—even though there are PR-gifted products for testing along the way, too.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2026
Definition of gifted
Verb
  • The latest news in the Erving case evoked fresh memories of another 18-year-old Black man, Nolan Wells, who died while on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • But while her Nicholas Oakwell Couture gilded gown certainly evoked the power of the film’s character, Nyong’o’s clutch also paid homage to the Christopher Nolan adaptation.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Definition of evoked
Adjective
  • When generative AI products like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion began threatening the creative software category in late 2022, Adobe converted the shift into a visible governance event within six months.
    — Kerry Huang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Eastern Shore Art Center Fairhope’s creative spirit is on full display at the Eastern Shore Art Center, where rotating exhibitions showcase regional artists alongside workshops, lectures, and community events.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • Even inspirational leaders make boneheaded calls, as with firing an innovative defense minister.
    — Max Boot, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
  • Disengaged teams are less innovative and less resilient, and replacing experienced employees is costly.
    — Jennifer Lee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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