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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Founded in 2014, Bollinger’s original plan was to bring a series of retro-inspired, off-road-ready trucks and SUVs—think boxy mashups of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and Ford Broncos—to the market.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
All these reflections on love, timing, and how people grow eventually inspired my new novel, Twenty Something Else.
—Stephanie MacK, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Resident colobus monkeys’ distinctly guttural roars serve as singular natural alarms at daybreak, when an inspired array of adventures await.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Founded in 2014, Bollinger’s original plan was to bring a series of retro-inspired, off-road-ready trucks and SUVs—think boxy mashups of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and Ford Broncos—to the market.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The team behind 26 Thai will debut Terminal 26 at Ponce City Market on June 8 with a menu inspired by Thailand's floating markets.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
All these reflections on love, timing, and how people grow eventually inspired my new novel, Twenty Something Else.
—Stephanie MacK, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Edward Bluemel is an extremely talented performer and will make a great addition to the long line of actors that have played this celebrated character, aided and abetted by Benji Walters’ thoughtful scripts.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Barnett put on a show in the playoff loss to Oregon, throwing for 273 yards, rushing for 45 yards and accounting for three touchdowns against the Ducks’ talented defense.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Anyone walking past the mini gallery is encouraged to take what speaks to them, and to even drop off bits of their own work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 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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Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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His enforcers were trained in torture techniques by the CIA and educated in the theories expounded by the political scientist Samuel Huntington.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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O'Connor said the bell was gifted to the city during the tenure of former Mayor Sophie Masloff, who presided in Pittsburgh from 1988 to 1994.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The artist behind the series descended into poverty following the breakdown that left her unable to paint; years later her teen daughter, Indigo, herself a gifted artist, is barely keeping the two of them afloat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The gold and black collection includes the Nodo Fiorentino (Florentino knot) ring, which reinterpreted the pattern of a yarn looped and tightened, and the Arezzo chain and bracelet which evoked the movement of interlaced threads through links.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The thriller about ambition, rivalry and human frailty, set in the ballet world, evoked visceral reactions — from adrenaline highs to pull-pinions-from-your-flesh shudders.—
Celia Wren,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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With a particular emphasis on Europe and China, this quickly evolved into the idea of a creative residency to support Chinese design talent through the Kering ecosystem.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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Go at sunset for creative cocktails (the current menu is inspired by the golden age of cinema) and panoramic views.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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Korean cushions are known for their innovative skin care-meets-makeup formulas.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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