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as in motivation
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 creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
They were a group of young artists filled with inspiration.
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as in uplift
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 inspiration
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Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Her most ambitious project to date takes inspiration from the 72 Shem Ha-Mephorash Angels, each of whom holds one of the divine names from Jewish mysticism, to create an informational deck of cards.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
The new Canadian government ought to find inspiration in that history, rather than rummage through the self-harming choices of the Pierre Trudeau years.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park in the world and the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Disneyland theme park in California, is another fun stop filled with antique rides.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
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Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Her most ambitious project to date takes inspiration from the 72 Shem Ha-Mephorash Angels, each of whom holds one of the divine names from Jewish mysticism, to create an informational deck of cards.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
The new Canadian government ought to find inspiration in that history, rather than rummage through the self-harming choices of the Pierre Trudeau years.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park in the world and the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Disneyland theme park in California, is another fun stop filled with antique rides.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiration
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Political, religious, and family motivations divided the cardinals, preventing a majority, during a time when cardinals were not cut off from the outside world.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Protecting Jane’s legacy and privacy are strong motivations for her sister.—
Kim Campbell,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Founding Drive in 2004, serving as president of Boomerang, and then launching DLO Producciones in 2011, Lorenzo’s battle has been to find an stable financing context and international outlet for his creativity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Taken together, this week’s developments highlight how AI is only becoming a bigger friend and/or enemy of creativity.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded the Palmer Memorial Institute, promoting educational opportunities and social uplift for African Americans.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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His latest contract — signed in August, taking him to 2027, with a year option — was not a major uplift in terms of money.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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His 56 percent share of on-ice shot attempts offers encouragement, but Lowry needs to find a better way to help. 4.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Howard — a former pro wrestler with his own extensive résumé — has been instrumental in Stark’s journey, offering encouragement and guidance both inside and outside the ring.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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From her Imagination Library (over 200 million books given to children since 1999) to her beloved Pigeon Forge theme park, Dollywood, the Queen of Tennessee invites everyone into her colorful world of music and imagination.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This month, Netflix delivers a lineup that blends cultural impact, classic storytelling, and bold new voices—each offering a different lens into Black life, legacy, and imagination.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Like a standalone vacation rental property or timeshare, each unit offers all the comforts of home.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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With mobile physician care available, patients can receive care in the comfort of their own homes, reducing anxiety and stress associated with doctors' offices and travel.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The impetus for his ire had everything to do with Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert, who was being chastised by the fan when Edwards decided to step in and take over the exchange.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Union leaders said the impetus for the strike was a string of 44 labor law violations allegedly committed by the county, including retaliation and contracting out work that’s supposed to be done by union members.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Civil Code 5501 gives boards an option of some relief from this requirement, and removing that option makes volunteer board service that much harder.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The risk to borrowers’ credit scores dates back to policy decisions made when former President Joe Biden's administration resumed federal student loan payments after a period of relief that had been enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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“Inspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiration. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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