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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The stories of people who ate joyfully and in a very inspired way kind of spoke to me the most.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
And what inspired you to write?
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Dazzle your crowd with a strawberry-lemonade inspired dessert that's made for sunny days.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The stories of people who ate joyfully and in a very inspired way kind of spoke to me the most.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
In December, two people allegedly inspired by the Islamic State opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, killing 15.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
And what inspired you to write?
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Miami brought in several talented wide receivers in this year’s class.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the greatest privileges of working for The Walt Disney Company is the ability to serve alongside exceptionally talented people across every team and facet of our work.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Imagine my mother’s surprise when my grandfather had encouraged her to turn up at the address on the card the next day.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lueloff testified in Washington before the National Commission on Consumer Finance in 1972 about the matter, which elicited similar stories from women around the country.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Tears streamed from the faces of many audience members, from the opening credits to the closing slate, a testament to the emotion elicited by Wilson’s persona.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Naloxone became widely available, restrictions on medications for opioid use disorder loosened, and communities educated people on the risks of fentanyl.—
Grey Gardner,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kids are better educated in their first two years at community college anyway, the UC professor said.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For a run as Hamlet in 1899, Bernhardt used a genuine human skull gifted to her by the novelist Victor Hugo.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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Penn's support for Ukraine dates back to 2022 Penn has long advocated for Ukraine and even gifted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an Oscar in 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine and the two countries went to war.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Defense Production Act, evoked by Trump on Friday, gives the president broad power to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense or emergencies.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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In past years, a lot of the materials used onstage have evoked a sense of luxury, with golden hues and sparkling accents.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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The renovation was designed by Sage Studio, the in-house creative team of the hotel’s management company, Sage Hospitality, and DLR Group, a global design firm.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most people are here for an easy getaway in the area—creative types on low-key weekend escapes from Los Angeles and couples who want something chic but unfussy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The innovative Hand Spray Lotion is a lightweight, fast-absorbing mist that delivers deep hydration without any greasiness.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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