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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
Skovgaard’s inspirations span from baroque aristocratic portraiture to ’80s pop culture, and are drenched in personal memories.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
While Meghan and Harry's children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, are still young, the couple have called them one of their major inspirations for campaigning for safety in the online world.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Choose your own adventure with recommendations for food, fun and after-dark inspirations.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
What were some of your visual inspirations?
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
At the bottom of our splintering reality, there is still real art—real endeavors, inspirations, and feelings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
The Duffers add that one of the key inspirations for this season is Home Alone—specifically the booby traps.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Later during the session, Day-Lewis discussed his inspirations.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
While Meghan and Harry's children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, are still young, the couple have called them one of their major inspirations for campaigning for safety in the online world.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Choose your own adventure with recommendations for food, fun and after-dark inspirations.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
What were some of your visual inspirations?
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
At the bottom of our splintering reality, there is still real art—real endeavors, inspirations, and feelings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
The Duffers add that one of the key inspirations for this season is Home Alone—specifically the booby traps.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Later during the session, Day-Lewis discussed his inspirations.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirations
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In many ways, Trusty is reprising a similar role now in defending Rozier, calling into question the motivations of prosecutors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In this case, Byman and McCabe were interested in focusing on cases that, in their view, could be attributed to right-wing or left-wing motivations.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Each suite features artisinal details with modern comforts.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Always-warm hospitality plays its part, but a lineup of trustworthy comforts with so-smart updates brings it home.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 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
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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
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As Warner watched from a private box with his ankle in a cast along with wife Sydney and son Beau — to thunderous cheers when shown on the Jumbotron — the second-year linebacker from Florida State saw the game as a homage to his mentor.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 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
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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 29 Oct. 2025.
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