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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
During their training session, Khaled also gave Hall his flowers, telling him that his videos were a major source of inspiration.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
The fight is already playing out in Manatee Manatee County is a case study for how the bill’s freeze on local development regulations could play out across Florida, and one of the bill’s sponsors directly cites it as inspiration for the provision.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
These pieces radiate Roberto Coin’s ever-expanding creativity, drawing inspiration from a tradition of patere, or circular decorative motifs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
How school board meetings differ legally The city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Union County and Cabarrus County all begin council and commission meetings with invocations or words of inspiration.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
The fight is already playing out in Manatee Manatee County is a case study for how the bill’s freeze on local development regulations could play out across Florida, and one of the bill’s sponsors directly cites it as inspiration for the provision.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
These pieces radiate Roberto Coin’s ever-expanding creativity, drawing inspiration from a tradition of patere, or circular decorative motifs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
How school board meetings differ legally The city of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Union County and Cabarrus County all begin council and commission meetings with invocations or words of inspiration.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiration
Noun
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The process is also shaped by a long-term signaling process where candidates express interest or withdraw based on personal motivations and interactions with the current leader.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In his absence, the first-place Cubs have consistently found different ways to win games and reshape their pitching staff, demonstrating resilience and creativity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The vibrant musical, a salute to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ’30s, celebrates Black excellence, creativity and joy with exuberant and passionate singing and dancing, gorgeous period costumes and ebullient choreography.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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How much of an uplift, if any, does the AI app have over simple access to ready information about mental health?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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These incidents—one an expression of striving in the sky, the other a horrific crashing-to-earth—form the two poles of the novel, which comes down on the side of uplift.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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What stuck with her most were the messages of encouragement and the resilience of the kittens themselves.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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On Saturday, Brinkley – who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994 – took to social media to share her support and offer words of encouragement as Joel prepares to battle normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare disorder which affects his vision, hearing and balance.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Theoretical physics has long held a special place in the scientific imagination — not just for its foundational questions, but for its strangeness.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realizing that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Designed with seasonless dressing in mind, the collection introduces convertible 3-in-1 pieces that offer flexibility and comfort, adapting to evolving weather patterns with ease.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The pillow also has a cool-to-the touch outer cover for additional comfort.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And that is the impetus for a Wyldwood setup that will encourage cast and crew to keep their own family units intact during productions — not exactly the norm in the industry.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Political developments are a big impetus for the changes.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Walters moved from the rotation to the bullpen midseason and excelled in the closer role, logging eight saves in 11 relief appearances.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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The report also highlights that this situation would prompt many employers to adopt a cautious approach to hiring, adding that, without significant federal reforms or tax relief, most operators are likely to maintain conservative hiring strategies.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Inspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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