How to Use inspiration in a Sentence

inspiration

noun
  • Where does the inspiration for your art come from?
  • Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration.
  • She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors!
  • His paintings take their inspiration from nature.
  • As far as the more sculptural pieces, the inspiration is the color and the shape of the stone.
    Patricia Dillon, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2018
  • The inspiration for that might’ve come from the big screen.
    Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2022
  • And she's found the perfect inspiration to prep for the show.
    Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2020
  • That’s where the inspiration comes from and there’s just so much out there.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The husband-and-wife duo both found inspiration for the menu in their own lives.
    Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2021
  • She’s a team leader and inspiration on and off the court.
    oregonlive, 17 Mar. 2021
  • For Msasi, themes of inspiration tend to come in waves.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Those guys are great inspirations on me, guys who showed me the ropes.
    Drew Davison, star-telegram, 25 Feb. 2018
  • With that in mind, New York turned to a strange source for inspiration.
    Mike Fitzpatrick, ajc, 24 Oct. 2022
  • That was the inspiration for a speech that Rio Morales gives her son that became the backbone of the movie.
    Phil Lord, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
  • There's no telling which shows could serve as inspiration for the next game.
    Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Need some inspiration on syrups to try or ways to use them?
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 July 2020
  • So, take some inspiration from the movie and race over to Subway now!
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2018
  • What’s the thing that gives you the most inspiration every day?
    Natasha Pearlman, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends.
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Tune in for inspiration to get creative — and maybe to add to your own wardrobe.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 16 July 2021
  • Scroll down for all of the gray hoodie outfit inspiration to get you through the rest of the season.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
  • On long walks to the beach and around Panama City, Yard found her inspiration.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Crypto, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Twain ended the speech with some words of inspiration for her young fans.
    Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2022
  • This is part of our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2024—find more travel inspiration here.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
  • That stuff is sometimes the best place to find inspiration.
    Bill Thompson, Cincinnati.com, 3 Oct. 2017
  • And now, Lopez's nails have become a source of inspiration for us all.
    Addison Aloian, Allure, 23 Mar. 2022
  • Birthing a new space telescope takes a long time and a lot of money and inspiration.
    New York Times, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Use shells and rocks gathered at the beach for inspiration.
    Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Quincy Jones should always serve as an inspiration to keep pushing to be your best and keep living life through the process.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The younger generation will see her as a role model and draw inspiration from her.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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