slang
: inspiration
We may not have pockets as deep as them and would max out our credit cards if we even tried to re-create their outfits, but we'll always look to celebrities for fashion inspo.—
Corinne Sullivan
Corinne SullivanMuch like teens today draw inspo from the '90s, teens in the '90s looked before them to the '70s.—Julie Sprankles
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Draw inspo from your favorite romantasy novel, like this dreamy early morning sky.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Ha’s makeup and glam followed suit with her ’60s style inspo.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
From Martha Stewart’s and Jennifer Lopez’s internet-breaking and age-defying selfies to Selena Gomez’s and Hailey Bieber’s bare-skinned vibes, there’s plenty of makeup-free inspo for everyone.
—Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
Looking for a little travel inspo to get you through these dark days of winter?
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Ha’s makeup and glam followed suit with her ’60s style inspo.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
From Martha Stewart’s and Jennifer Lopez’s internet-breaking and age-defying selfies to Selena Gomez’s and Hailey Bieber’s bare-skinned vibes, there’s plenty of makeup-free inspo for everyone.
—Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
Looking for a little travel inspo to get you through these dark days of winter?
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inspo
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“Inspo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspo. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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