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as in motivations
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 comforts
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 inspirations
The inspirations for the Love Connection parody were Miami Vice's Tubbs and Crockett, though Hall acknowledged her most immediate lookalike.
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
What were some of your inspirations for the photoshoot?
—James Factora, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
In the Diversion Audio podcast, Patterson plans conversations about sports, politics, personal stories and creative inspirations.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Ahead, McGrath chats with Ross about her upbringing in Northampton, England, her early inspirations drawn from the London nightclub scene, and her best advice for young makeup artists.
—Tracee Ellis Ross, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Skovgaard’s inspirations span from baroque aristocratic portraiture to ’80s pop culture, and are drenched in personal memories.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Choose your own adventure with recommendations for food, fun and after-dark inspirations.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
What were some of your visual inspirations?
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
At the bottom of our splintering reality, there is still real art—real endeavors, inspirations, and feelings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
What were some of your inspirations for the photoshoot?
—James Factora, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
In the Diversion Audio podcast, Patterson plans conversations about sports, politics, personal stories and creative inspirations.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Ahead, McGrath chats with Ross about her upbringing in Northampton, England, her early inspirations drawn from the London nightclub scene, and her best advice for young makeup artists.
—Tracee Ellis Ross, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Skovgaard’s inspirations span from baroque aristocratic portraiture to ’80s pop culture, and are drenched in personal memories.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Choose your own adventure with recommendations for food, fun and after-dark inspirations.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
What were some of your visual inspirations?
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
At the bottom of our splintering reality, there is still real art—real endeavors, inspirations, and feelings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirations
Noun
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In many ways, Trusty is reprising a similar role now in defending Rozier, calling into question the motivations of prosecutors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In this case, Byman and McCabe were interested in focusing on cases that, in their view, could be attributed to right-wing or left-wing motivations.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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The spacious guest rooms and suites, surrounded by lush gardens and lagoon-style pools, feature private outdoor spaces and modern comforts like espresso machines, bathrobes, and Le Chemin by Byredo toiletries.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the loudest cheers often come when the talk turns to Jersey’s divisive plastic bag ban.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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His relentless pursuit of deregulatory policies and ambitious budget cuts had won cheers from investors before the election last month.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More impressively, its AI Modeling tools allow anyone to generate 3D models or reliefs from images or prompts, opening the door for newcomers who want to create without mastering traditional modeling software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
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Anchored by Studio Gypsandconcrete and IDAAF Architects constructivist candleholder designs, the tapered wax flambeaus twist and turn with plantlike reliefs winding up to the top.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in an awkward or hurtful breakup conversation, the person being broken up with is still offered the dignity of being told to their face that the relationship is ending; ghostees aren’t even allowed these small consolations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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