inspired
adjective
in·spired
in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance
Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
Recent Examples on the Web
Regardless of how inspired people are to achieve their health and fitness goals, many face barriers to putting in the time, reps or steps.
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Danielle Friedman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Like her own inspired apartment, filled with antique glass bottles and terracotta amphorae sourced from flea markets, these ooze style.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Produced by Donny Bravo (Disclosure), the club-ready electro-pop track is the product of an inspired and highly-caffeinated morning, the singers still buzzing from a late, late night watching a Tove Lo and Associanu DJ set.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
While the push for gender parity is slow, inspired leaders can produce remarkable results.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Sean Ono Lennon is making an inspired casting wish for the upcoming Beatles movies.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Elodie, like the Victorian-era detective, approaches puzzles with an inspired grit.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
This femme-fatale inspired trend has been showing up in fashion for a few months and is starting to make its way into the decor space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024
Get our Passport newsletter for inspired escapes and insider tips.
—Forbes Daily, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Danielle Friedman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Like her own inspired apartment, filled with antique glass bottles and terracotta amphorae sourced from flea markets, these ooze style.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Produced by Donny Bravo (Disclosure), the club-ready electro-pop track is the product of an inspired and highly-caffeinated morning, the singers still buzzing from a late, late night watching a Tove Lo and Associanu DJ set.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
While the push for gender parity is slow, inspired leaders can produce remarkable results.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Sean Ono Lennon is making an inspired casting wish for the upcoming Beatles movies.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
Elodie, like the Victorian-era detective, approaches puzzles with an inspired grit.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
This femme-fatale inspired trend has been showing up in fashion for a few months and is starting to make its way into the decor space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024
Get our Passport newsletter for inspired escapes and insider tips.
—Forbes Daily, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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