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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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2
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
Seth Rogen as the voice of a tiny alien co-piloting a space bus is an inspired concoction, as is a shabbier sci-fi realm with rest stops along the intergalactic highway. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 What remained, however, was a Viking (inspired) crowd absolutely electric about Erling Haaland. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, the special logo for the themed night was a design by New Zealand artist Alana Tsui inspired by deconstructed sneaker parts and created with her signature line work, with empowering words and phrases woven in. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 The latest launch, inspired by a record-playing bar in Kyoto called Jazz, has been selling out constantly. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 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
  • Alex is a talented dominatrix, heroin addict, and the most powerful, magnetic and beautiful woman in every room.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Anthony Fasano shared the tight end room in Kelce’s first two years in Kansas City — which Kelce lovingly refers to as his knucklehead days — and described a talented player teetering of the edge of blowing an opportunity.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of talented
Verb
  • Students avoided asking questions that could be considered controversial, and teachers no longer encouraged open discussion.
    — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Patients should be encouraged to ask who manufactured the product, why it is being recommended, whether FDA has evaluated it and how to report an adverse reaction.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • News of the 2027 Met exhibition elicited a range of reactions online.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes the trends are even more hyper-specific, like last year’s Pucci summer, in which influencers elicited envy while on Euro trips trapezing around in their retro prints.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of elicited
Verb
  • Savvy, polished, and highly educated, Anaya is the eldest Clarke sibling and the mayor of Trinity City.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An analysis of county voting patterns shows El-Sayed’s younger and higher-educated base was pivotal on his path to victory.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • Music Room An original print of rock legend Jerry Garcia from local Heart of Gold Gallery—gifted by Susan to her husband for his 50th birthday—anchors the music room.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • While the items were gifted, all of Jessie’s opinions are her own.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifted
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  • The passage is eerily similar to Salinger’s own state of mind while in uniform, specifically on a day that should have evoked ecstasy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Every visit evoked grief and fury, happiness and gratitude, disbelief and mourning.
    — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of evoked
Adjective
  • The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • The 51 projects — 40 features, six series, and five innovative or immersive works — all looking for production and financing partners, will be presented at the inaugural TIFF industry market.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Market, which runs September 10-16, will launch 51 projects – 40 features, six series and five innovative or immersive works – that are all looking for production and financing partners.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovative

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