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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
During their training session, Khaled also gave Hall his flowers, telling him that his videos were a major source of inspiration.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
The fight is already playing out in Manatee Manatee County is a case study for how the bill’s freeze on local development regulations could play out across Florida, and one of the bill’s sponsors directly cites it as inspiration for the provision.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
These pieces radiate Roberto Coin’s ever-expanding creativity, drawing inspiration from a tradition of patere, or circular decorative motifs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
How school board meetings differ legally The city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Union County and Cabarrus County all begin council and commission meetings with invocations or words of inspiration.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
The fight is already playing out in Manatee Manatee County is a case study for how the bill’s freeze on local development regulations could play out across Florida, and one of the bill’s sponsors directly cites it as inspiration for the provision.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
These pieces radiate Roberto Coin’s ever-expanding creativity, drawing inspiration from a tradition of patere, or circular decorative motifs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
How school board meetings differ legally The city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Union County and Cabarrus County all begin council and commission meetings with invocations or words of inspiration.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiration
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Now, a new book, Murder in the Dollhouse by Rich Cohen, peels back the sparkling facade of the Dulos's life to unearth the origins and motivations of a crime that became a national obsession.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Unfortunately, these ideas are just kind of slapped on the surface of Hurry Up Tomorrow, which fails to penetrate deeper into the lives and motivations of its characters.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
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In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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In some business situations, the need for creativity is obvious: research and development, new business pitches, user experience strategies.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Computershare said this uplift was thanks chiefly to a 6.6% increase at AstraZeneca.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded the Palmer Memorial Institute, promoting educational opportunities and social uplift for African Americans.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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While Mahomes was at Texas Tech, his then-head coach and now the current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, asked Romo to write Mahomes a letter of encouragement.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His defensive improvements at third offer encouragement about his future.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Directed by Irene Iborra, the stop-motion film – the first-ever stop-motion feature produced in Catalonia – portrays a young girl coping with family homelessness through imagination and resilience.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Best Wayfair Patio Furniture Memorial Day Sales If staycations are on the calendar this year, outdoor furniture that mimics the luxury and comfort of a resort is a must.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Designed with seasonless dressing in mind, the collection introduces convertible 3-in-1 pieces that offer flexibility and comfort, adapting to evolving weather patterns with ease.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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And that is the impetus for a Wyldwood setup that will encourage cast and crew to keep their own family units intact during productions — not exactly the norm in the industry.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Political developments are a big impetus for the changes.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Afghanistan The Trump administration terminated a form of humanitarian relief for nearly 12,000 Afghan nationals living in the US this week.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Frequent Shein and Temu shoppers can breathe a small sigh of relief after President Donald Trump rolled back the most stringent policies on Chinese imports, with the new rules effective today.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 May 2025
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“Inspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiration. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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