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as in motivation
something that arouses action or activity
She traveled cross-country seeking inspiration for her next book. He credits his mother as his inspiration for becoming a social worker.
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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
They were a group of young artists filled with inspiration.
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as in uplift
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
The return of summer brought with it a new sense of inspiration.
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Recent Examples of inspiration
Galore, released in September 2020, is a heartbreak record that looks to inspirations like Caroline Polachek and Rosalía.
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Colombia, a continual source of inspiration for our work in the region, represents a strategic step forward.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall’s life was also the inspiration for a live-action children’s series that streamed on Apple TV+.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Sweeney isn’t the only one finding inspiration in The Blonds of recent, either.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Colombia, a continual source of inspiration for our work in the region, represents a strategic step forward.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall’s life was also the inspiration for a live-action children’s series that streamed on Apple TV+.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Sweeney isn’t the only one finding inspiration in The Blonds of recent, either.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiration
Noun
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The actor discussed his character's motivations in a 2024 interview with TV Insider.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some of you may have felt a deep motivation to change your identity, embrace new horizons or shake up your life’s destiny.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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In blending creativity with community, and in each collection and cause, Scott is passing her Texas spirit onward.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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From streetwear to high fashion, the borough has a reputation for individuality and creativity.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Early results from coffeehouse uplifts show customers visiting more often, staying longer and sharing positive feedback.—
Kate Rogers,Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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That’s ahead of the $795 charge for Platinum’s closest rival, the Chase Sapphire Reserve entry that got its own uplift in late June.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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This view, for me at least, more than anything else connects the dots of our historically informed imagination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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As his imagination grows into vast cities and impossible creatures, fantasy blurs with reality.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Everyone just wants to have empathy and comfort for our families that were impacted.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With the launch of shoes, the designer has added comfort to that list.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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The impetus for Redeux Style was to teach people how to create beautiful moments in their lives to be more sustainable.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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There was enough of an impetus, there was enough energy there.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The funds raised go directly toward UNICEF’s efforts to deliver emergency relief, clean water, vaccines and education to children around the world.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, don't forget the power of basic pain relief remedies.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Inspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiration. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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