How to Use inspire in a Sentence

inspire

verb
  • 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.
  • Let the lunar new year inspire you to embrace a fresh start.
    Woman's Day, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Keep scrolling to shop more wide-leg jeans, black sweaters, and boots inspired by Emma Stone below.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And Finch said his artwork will continue to inspire even after his death.
    Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Bryce is determined to keep the art of gingerbread houses alive and inspire others to embrace the tradition, not run from it.
    Kaitlin Kemp, House Beautiful, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Someone else’s loving relationship may inspire you to seek out your own, or maybe your entrepreneur friend has motivated you to pursue your passion.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Shaker cabinets inset with mauve pink grass cloth and outfitted with vintage brass swan pulls stand opposite a spacious marble vanity inspired by her mother’s.
    Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
  • While the Neve collection—which is already in stores—offers authentic skiwear with all the gear the sport demands, the show was mainly a demonstration of the urban fashion wardrobe that the slopes inspire.
    Anders Christian Madsen, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2022
  • The moon’s clash with Mars inspires you to throw caution to the wind.
    USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more styles inspired by the star now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • May the Ramadan nights inspire you to shine your light bright!
    Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 25 Jan. 2023
  • 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 next day it can be inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
    Ryan Reed, SPIN, 10 May 2024
  • Lastly, who are the women who inspire you the most right now?
    Krystyna Chavez, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Van Halen were the new kings, soon to inspire the next wave of successful hard rock bands.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 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
  • Keep scrolling to shop more jackets, pants, and bags inspired by Salma Hayek now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
  • While the series is inspired by the father and son, the end result is a mic of truth and fiction.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Kennedy’s speech has helped inspire decades of research at NASA.
    Bret Baier, Fox News, 13 June 2024
  • Vest sets inspired by Alba are going to be one of my new go-to styles.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • To inspire your next trip, here's a look at some of the best places to go glamping in Tennessee.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Like the rest of the crew, Murphy is inspired by the visual aesthetic.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
  • The Rays had taken the tarps off the upper deck, and the crowd inspired their Class AA lefty sitting 20 rows up from first base.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 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

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