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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
Laufey's theatrical live show draw from similar inspirations.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Surf and sea inspirations evoked a siren feel.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Among the inspirations for this approach was the Merle Cooper program, which had operated inside Clinton prison, in Dannemora, for thirty-six years.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Taylor Swift is back with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, sparking endless theories about the Easter eggs and inspirations for each tune.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Galore, released in September 2020, is a heartbreak record that looks to inspirations like Caroline Polachek and Rosalía.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
There is as little self or sentiment in her juvenilia as in her adult writing; her focus from the start was on sound and form, and her inspirations came not from her own sensibility but from other poems.
—Frances Wilson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
How did those inspirations shape the sound of this project?
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the hair, nails, and the glam gave us major inspirations, too.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Surf and sea inspirations evoked a siren feel.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Among the inspirations for this approach was the Merle Cooper program, which had operated inside Clinton prison, in Dannemora, for thirty-six years.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Taylor Swift is back with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, sparking endless theories about the Easter eggs and inspirations for each tune.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Galore, released in September 2020, is a heartbreak record that looks to inspirations like Caroline Polachek and Rosalía.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
There is as little self or sentiment in her juvenilia as in her adult writing; her focus from the start was on sound and form, and her inspirations came not from her own sensibility but from other poems.
—Frances Wilson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
How did those inspirations shape the sound of this project?
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the hair, nails, and the glam gave us major inspirations, too.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirations
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During a panel at Sourcing Journal’s Fall Summit, moderated by SJ and Fairchild Studio director Lauren Parker, speakers dove into the motivations behind traceability investments and what is still holding companies’ efforts back.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the filmmakers’ motivations for glomming on to Ed are depicted as being noble.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Many of the passenger cars were built as early as 1917, but they have been updated with modern comforts such as restrooms, plush seating, and heating.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Designed by German designer and architect Paul Renner, the century-old Zehlendorf estate blends historical design with modern comforts and a rare stretch of private shoreline on the Waldsee.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 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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Glenn wasn’t met with cheers or the sounds of flashing cameras — there was a distinct lack of commotion.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The revelation drew immediate cheers from viewers and Griffin's cohosts.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 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
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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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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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