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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
Throughout the afternoon, panelists opened up about the inspirations, anxieties and ambitions behind their work.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The combination of intelligence, agility and strength is a potent one, drawing on the qualities of two of his fighting inspirations – Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The inspirations have literally been there from the beginning.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Lux is out now, showcasing operatic inspirations, collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra, and careful training Rosalia perfected through years of work.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
In another sweet and savory role reversal, Oreo is taking on some new inspirations for Thanksgiving.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
And those inspirations, those ideas, make them into songs.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Were there any particular inspirations?
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
What were some of your inspirations for the photoshoot?
—James Factora, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The combination of intelligence, agility and strength is a potent one, drawing on the qualities of two of his fighting inspirations – Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The inspirations have literally been there from the beginning.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Lux is out now, showcasing operatic inspirations, collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra, and careful training Rosalia perfected through years of work.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
In another sweet and savory role reversal, Oreo is taking on some new inspirations for Thanksgiving.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
And those inspirations, those ideas, make them into songs.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Were there any particular inspirations?
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
What were some of your inspirations for the photoshoot?
—James Factora, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirations
Noun
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Cooperation turns into conflict Even countries that share common goals or values sometimes compete, and the motivations are rarely simple.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the motivations behind the song feel somewhat obscured.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The hotel’s 88 rooms blend modern comforts with the property’s dairy farm roots.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 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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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The crowd at the meeting broke into cheers and chants when the results were announced.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dressed in a Tom Ford tuxedo and bow tie that was already in his closet, the Prince of Wales, 43, arrived at the event, greeted by cheers and the sound of a Samba band and Carnival dancers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 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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“Inspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirations. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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