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verb

  • To have one's creative or intellectual impulses stimulated by a particular source, person, or work.

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Architects Billie Tsien and Tod Williams brushed off criticism, saying that Obama himself was inspired by the chunky works of the modernist Romanian sculptor.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Al-Aly said the study was partly inspired by patient reports describing unexpected changes in behavior after starting GLP-1 treatment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

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  • stimulated by
  • paying homage to
  • motivated by
  • a love letter to
  • influenced by

Possible Antonyms

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  • out of thin air
  • breaking the mold
  • self-generated
  • a whole new thing
  • a complete original

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