How to Use inspiration in a Sentence

inspiration

noun
  • Where does the inspiration for your art come from?
  • Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration.
  • She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors!
  • His paintings take their inspiration from nature.
  • The inspiration for that might’ve come from the big screen.
    Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2022
  • As far as the more sculptural pieces, the inspiration is the color and the shape of the stone.
    Patricia Dillon, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2018
  • And she's found the perfect inspiration to prep for the show.
    Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2020
  • She’s a team leader and inspiration on and off the court.
    oregonlive, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Need some inspiration on syrups to try or ways to use them?
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 July 2020
  • Those guys are great inspirations on me, guys who showed me the ropes.
    Drew Davison, star-telegram, 25 Feb. 2018
  • That’s where the inspiration comes from and there’s just so much out there.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
  • That stuff is sometimes the best place to find inspiration.
    Bill Thompson, Cincinnati.com, 3 Oct. 2017
  • Twain ended the speech with some words of inspiration for her young fans.
    Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There's no telling which shows could serve as inspiration for the next game.
    Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Use shells and rocks gathered at the beach for inspiration.
    Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The husband-and-wife duo both found inspiration for the menu in their own lives.
    Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Birthing a new space telescope takes a long time and a lot of money and inspiration.
    New York Times, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Cardin listens to a wide range of acts for inspiration.
    Chrissie Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Tune in for inspiration to get creative — and maybe to add to your own wardrobe.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 16 July 2021
  • Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends.
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
  • One of her jobs is to create starter mounds for inspiration.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Draw inspiration from the spring garden or flowers grown all over the world.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
  • But these small shifts and big bursts of inspiration have given them hope.
    Anna Staver, The Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2020
  • So that was a really good inspiration to do the boot camp.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Pop the cork on your favorite vintage and let inspiration take you away.
    Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, 16 July 2021
  • It has been seen as a source of inspiration and a distraction.
    Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • So, take some inspiration from the movie and race over to Subway now!
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2018
  • For Msasi, themes of inspiration tend to come in waves.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2022
  • If gifts are on your mind, be sure to check out our gift guides and buying guides for inspiration.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Jason - keep up the great work uso and thank you for being an inspiration to so many.
    Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 25 Apr. 2022

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