How to Use inspired in a Sentence

inspired

adjective
  • He was an inspired choice for the role.
  • She gave an inspired performance.
  • This is a small thing but a big reminder to keep us inspired.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Her, an inspired set that took over radio and streaming for a good year and a half.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2023
  • To many artists, all this paves the way for people to take stronger or more inspired action in their lives.
    Pavithra Rajesh, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Rihanna an inspired choice, and this is the second time the NFL has offered her the gig.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The Celtics should not walk away the least bit inspired about cutting a 30-point deficit to 5, not a team that was once considered the best in the NBA.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Per the site, inspired parties can reach him on Twitter at @SamuelDev or samuel.dev.stiles@gmail.com.
    Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Whose inspired idea was recruiting Scherzinger, best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls?
    Peter Marks, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • That’s what draws in their listeners, and what’s kept them inspired.
    Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Plug back into a network of peers who keep you inspired.
    The Astrotwins, ELLE, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Babyface was tapped to provide support, an inspired choice that put two R&B greats on the same bill.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2023
  • The recent emergence of Sam Hauser, as well as the inspired play of Derrick White, have bolstered the bench.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Quarterback Cam Rising hopes the helmets can lead to more inspired play on the field.
    Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
  • But the brand must foster an inspired, winning culture to reach the next level.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And men’s inspired loafers come in white, black, and appaloosa, also with the Falbella chain.
    Allyson Portee, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The fact that the show was able to clue viewers in — while keeping volunteer sheriff's deputy Dwight in the dark — was an inspired twist.
    Erin Strecker, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Pair one with eclectic patterns and prints for a global-inspired vibe.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Daniel is played by Eric Bogosian and it’s an inspired stroke of casting.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Ready to take this automotive-inspired abode for a spin?
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 July 2022
  • The Huskers are 11-point underdogs to Oklahoma but expect an inspired team who still has the rest of the season to play for.
    USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Mira Sorvino was an inspired choice to play the Abbott to Kudrow’s Costello.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2022
  • This book is to the aspiring woodworker as a cookbook is to an inspired chef.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 3 Dec. 2022
  • In the manner of DJ sets and hip-hop mixtapes, Renaissance is an inspired work of sampling.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Whatever’s blocking your flow, here are a few ways to stay inspired.
    Anna Borges, SELF, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Maybe even more inspired cellists will take up these artists’ mantle.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2022
  • Mix and match neutral-toned decor with personal touches to find an inspired blend that works for you.
    Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
  • An inspired defense did the rest, keeping Arcadia out of the end zone until halfway through the 4th quarter and the lead at 22 points.
    Azcentral Sports, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2022
  • When diverse viewpoints are shared freely, more inspired solutions rise to the top.
    Mark Cruth, Quartz, 24 Nov. 2022
  • 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

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