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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
One of Bowie’s biggest inspirations seems to have been a periodical also called The Spectator, which was published between 1711 and 1712.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Though this was her official entry into the MCU, Couleé had been one of the inspirations for the character Darkveil, a mutant featured in the Iceman comics.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
While the firm has worked on commercial projects for top brands and Fortune 500 companies, Tim Hawkins Interiors specializes in residential design, helping to translate its clients' tastes and inspirations into timeless residences.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The catalogues detailing all of Prop Store’s work are full of pull quotes from the filmmakers, stills from the films, references to other props and inspirations, in addition to meticulous photos of each prop available to bid on.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The Enterprise sculpture display merges the futuristic inspirations of 'Star Trek' with the age-old tradition of pumpkin carving.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
—Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
There, his group BIGBANG are considered your idols’ idols and have been cited as role models and inspirations for some of today’s most popular K-pop acts, including BTS.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Switchfoot The opening night of the tour brought it back to one of the Jonas Brothers' earliest musical inspirations.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Though this was her official entry into the MCU, Couleé had been one of the inspirations for the character Darkveil, a mutant featured in the Iceman comics.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
While the firm has worked on commercial projects for top brands and Fortune 500 companies, Tim Hawkins Interiors specializes in residential design, helping to translate its clients' tastes and inspirations into timeless residences.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The catalogues detailing all of Prop Store’s work are full of pull quotes from the filmmakers, stills from the films, references to other props and inspirations, in addition to meticulous photos of each prop available to bid on.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The Enterprise sculpture display merges the futuristic inspirations of 'Star Trek' with the age-old tradition of pumpkin carving.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to behind-the-scenes PR mavens discusses their career journeys, biggest inspirations, and more.
—Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
There, his group BIGBANG are considered your idols’ idols and have been cited as role models and inspirations for some of today’s most popular K-pop acts, including BTS.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Switchfoot The opening night of the tour brought it back to one of the Jonas Brothers' earliest musical inspirations.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirations
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As Arrivia notes, loyalty programs that tailor offers to practical and emotional motivations will capture share not just in the short term, but across the customer lifecycle.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Prieguez told the Herald that now his motivations have changed.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some are small comforts that keep me sane at 35,000 feet; others are practical tools that streamline security lines, hotel check-ins, and everything in between.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Guests feel transported to a bygone era while enjoying all the comforts of modern luxury.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped seal Philadelphia’s win on the final drive by converting a third-and-3 with a scramble up the middle, eliciting cheers from the crowd for the reigning Super Bowl MVP.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pacino was also not on the Lido, but the rest of the cast was present and rallied the crowd’s cheers for Van Sant, who surveyed the crowd during the ovation and at one point checked his watch.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 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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The report offers no solutions or consolations on the matter.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Inspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirations. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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