inspired
adjective
in·spired
in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance
Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
Recent Examples on the Web
Two of them are Maxine’s friends, which brings her to the attention of a couple of LA cops (the inspired and charismatic pairing of Michelle Monaghan and Bobby Cannavale).
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 26 June 2024
At the Golden Poppy, located in the new La Fantaisie hotel, the focus is on the inspired and original menu, with a strong emphasis on vegetable-centric and sustainable seafood dishes.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Sutherland’s sensitive portrayal of a father caring for his distraught son (Timothy Hutton) while beginning to question his love for his wife (Mary Tyler Moore, an inspired casting choice) is tremendously moving.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
But Draghi’s promise was an inspired bluff, since the willingness of northern European states to support limitless intervention was uncertain.
—Sebastian Mallaby, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2020
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 26 June 2024
At the Golden Poppy, located in the new La Fantaisie hotel, the focus is on the inspired and original menu, with a strong emphasis on vegetable-centric and sustainable seafood dishes.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Sutherland’s sensitive portrayal of a father caring for his distraught son (Timothy Hutton) while beginning to question his love for his wife (Mary Tyler Moore, an inspired casting choice) is tremendously moving.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
But Draghi’s promise was an inspired bluff, since the willingness of northern European states to support limitless intervention was uncertain.
—Sebastian Mallaby, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2020
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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