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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
One of which, Riomaggiore, claims to be the real inspiration for Luca.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This area, our nation needs inspiration.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The piece is by Danielle O’Connor Akiyama, who is known for her floral artwork that takes inspiration from Japanese brushpainting.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
There began the inspiration for his murals, where Ávila turned his life experiences into art that honors history.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
This area, our nation needs inspiration.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The piece is by Danielle O’Connor Akiyama, who is known for her floral artwork that takes inspiration from Japanese brushpainting.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
There began the inspiration for his murals, where Ávila turned his life experiences into art that honors history.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiration
Noun
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Conversely, the categorization system behind the Cato Institute’s study disregards the complexities of some cases that have multiple motivations to consider, including an adherence to incel ideology.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Formella, evidence suggests Nadeau made several different statements during the incident, and there is no evidence at this time that his motivations were hate-based.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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By presenting domestic routines with the same creativity and attention to detail as a fashion spread, Smith has shifted the cultural conversation, making intentional, slow living as aspirational as her ensembles themselves.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
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Research shows creativity often peaks about two weeks after returning from time off.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That’s ahead of the $795 charge for Platinum’s closest rival, the Chase Sapphire Reserve entry that got its own uplift in late June.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a sport historically dominated by white practitioners, the wall becomes a site of collective uplift rather than individual conquest.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the movement has yet to gain traction on this side of the pond, Americans have needed little outside encouragement to get in on the secondhand shopping trend, both online, led by marketplaces like ThredUp and The Real Real, and in thrift stores.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pym was in need of encouragement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Governments, investors, and operators must align on a broader, more modern definition of infrastructure—and act together with urgency and imagination.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In an atmosphere of repression and fear, these women discover courage, solidarity, and the power of imagination through the simple transformative act of reading together.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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In an industry notorious for poor fit and lack of inclusivity, SNAG proves that sustainable products can also deliver comfort, durability, and representation.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Known as High Performance Homes, they’re designed for comfort, wellness and sustainability with connected technology, energy-saving solutions, water-efficient features and health-conscious choices like low-VOC paint.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, the company has recently made a huge change that is the impetus for a plan that should drive tremendous shareholder value — after being led by co-founder Aneel Bhusri since inception, Carl Eschenbach became its full-time CEO in February 2024.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Inadvertently, the smartphone has destroyed our impetus to wander, get lost, and find ourselves.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mario Tama/Getty Images There is not much relief to be found in the rental market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The funds raised will support rescue, relief and recovery services and flood assistance to various communities damaged by the July 4 flood(s), according to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Inspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiration. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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