How to Use inspire in a Sentence

inspire

verb
Definition of inspirenext
Synonyms for inspirenext
  • The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
  • Her courage has inspired us.
  • Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
  • His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
  • He inspired generations of future scientists.
  • Read on for more long-sleeve maxi styles inspired by Oprah.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The podcast even inspired them to build a cold-plunge pool in their backyard.
    — Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023
  • The pieces most dear to the designer are those inspired by her 1980s childhood.
    — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The drink is not for breakfast, it’s inspired by breakfast.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The brand notes that the scent was inspired by a nostalgia for cherry lip gloss from the ’90s, hence the collection’s name.
    — Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The discovery has inspired a new campaign for a boycott, this time from the right wing.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
  • The area has inspired artists and been a destination for tourists and students alike.
    — NBC news, 14 Oct. 2023
  • If not, and if anyone, who is Eventide’s sound inspired by?
    — Spin Contributor, SPIN, 28 June 2023
  • Princess Kate took time to thank some inspiring adults who have helped shape children's lives.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The praise James received inspired his best friend, Lincoln, to also wear suits to school this year as the two began third grade.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Maybe this seems like a hollow threat to inspire action from civic leaders.
    — Bill Oram, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Feeling inspired to start racking up the miles this season?
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
  • While that prospect has inspired movie plots for decades, in recent years the real-world challenge has grown more complex.
    — David E. Sanger, New York Times, 2 June 2023
  • The twins inspired their mom to write a book called Twin Magic in 2013, which told the story of how a pair of siblings used their powers to get them out of trouble.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Nostalgia also inspires us to improve our lives and the lives of others.
    — Clay Routledge, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
  • There was one section that was so eye-opening that I was inspired to move from couch to kitchen to take stock of my own dishwasher.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Yeah, some are inspired by me, some are inspired by other people.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2024
  • We were all inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow fashion moments this year, and now we can be inspired by her words as well.
    — Tatjana Freund, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Apparently it was inspired by an item owned by the late Princess Diana and worn with the famous Revenge Dress, which this…isn’t.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 June 2023
  • He was inspired to create hairstyles that evoke the feeling of busily running around New York City.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Sep. 2023
  • It was released alongside a music video, in which the Grammy winner is seen in a 1960s-style blonde ponytail inspired by the Mattel doll.
    — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • The lucky golden ticket holders will be put up in incredible suites inspired by the film.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • He was also inspired by Justin Antos, his band director, and wanted to be just like him.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2023
  • After a conversation with her, we’d just be inspired and learn so much.
    — Paul Thompson, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Macon explains that she was inspired by her own journey as a parent.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023

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