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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
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
From an existential crisis to an inspired comeback, UCLA ran a gamut of emotions over the course of a few hours at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Amplifying these external benefits is the eye cream’s accompanying Rejuvenating Eye Tool, a sort of multi-angled gua sha inspired by the shape of sea waves to enhance microcirculation and precision application.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Wearing capris, a blazer, and the Birkenstocks that made an indelible impression on Rolling Stone senior writer Angie Martoccio during their interview earlier that year, Weir played an inspired solo while Hagar egged him on.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
From an existential crisis to an inspired comeback, UCLA ran a gamut of emotions over the course of a few hours at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
Were you inspired by any other film scores while making this one?
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Amplifying these external benefits is the eye cream’s accompanying Rejuvenating Eye Tool, a sort of multi-angled gua sha inspired by the shape of sea waves to enhance microcirculation and precision application.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired
Adjective
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Like many talented young athletes, Willis grew up playing several sports.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Graham Green, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham and many other talented actors fill out the cast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, the paper has been encouraged by early signs from its first week.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Though it’s not required, candidates are encouraged to fill out job applications online before attending the Thunder Valley Casino job fairs.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their answers, though legally sound, elicited a furious backlash.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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The project has been the subject of multiple Metro community meetings and has elicited thousands of public comments for and against various proposals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Katharine was enrolled at the Misses Raysons’ School for girls on West 75th Street, a private school that educated its students all the way through high school.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many are wealthier and more educated than longstanding Idaho residents, Lyons said.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Famously, the necklace was gifted to Taylor by her two-time husband Richard Burton over five decades ago for her 40th birthday.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Professional sports are the playgrounds of the physically gifted.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The horses evoked memories of delivery of beer by wagon.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Each of those three consecutive wins in the Champions League has featured a McKennie goal and evoked the transformation Spalletti oversaw with Simone Perrotta in his first spell at Roma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The brand works closely with French Peruvian creative studio Maison Anaychay, which connects designers with local artisans in Peru.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Rough and Rowdy Ways, Dylan also reemerges as a restless, sometimes cordial, often corrosive analyst, agreeing at last to engage—if not fully to explain—the whats, hows, and, possibly whys of his creative life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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These high-crew socks provide great moisture management and have an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, thanks in part to the magic of the innovative merino weave Nuyarn.—
Scott Douglas,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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