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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
And Connected Emporio Armani thrives on a deep connection to the cultural pulse, drawing inspiration from current movements in art, music, and society.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
So our question was: how did designers look at the works in the Louvre, draw inspiration from them, reinterpret them?
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Hepburn’s son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, was not surprised at all that Ivanka drew inspiration from his legendary mother in the major fashion moment.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
High performance outerwear Brands didn’t just look to the past for inspiration, also embracing high-performance outerwear and material innovation.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
So our question was: how did designers look at the works in the Louvre, draw inspiration from them, reinterpret them?
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
Hepburn’s son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, was not surprised at all that Ivanka drew inspiration from his legendary mother in the major fashion moment.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
High performance outerwear Brands didn’t just look to the past for inspiration, also embracing high-performance outerwear and material innovation.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiration
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This storytelling reveals the leader’s motivations and principles, helping team members feel more connected to their vision and approach.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Police say Clarke has refused to speak or provide any motivation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Neptune is the planet of spiritual ideals, creativity, disillusion, and divinity.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Jan. 2025
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Poet and creativity expert Kathryn Haydon also joins the team as her collection of poetry, Unsalted Blue Sunrise: Poems of Lake Michigan, provides the thematic framework for Veterans to compose works about their own connection to the freshwater resource.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Influencer marketing will continue to grow, especially among offline brands seeking brand uplift.—
Aubrie Pagano,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Spa looked in serious doubt just a few years ago, and while the interest from the local stakeholders has certainly taken an uplift since then, a couple of off years may actually suit the track.—
Patrick Iversen,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2025
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Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Few doubted the power of his vision and imagination, though naysayers questioned his logical thread.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: Snuffleupagus was a figment of Big Bird's imagination until 1985.1 Cookie Monster Cookie Monster, the bright blue, furry monster, is the ultimate cookie lover.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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Overall, rooms emphasize a balance of comfort, play, and functionality.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But falling into a hire for reasons of comfort alone is going to be tough to sell for a franchise that’s exhausted by the comfortable status quo.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Michelle says that while the impending inauguration may have been the impetus behind the event, the celebration was so much more than its context.—
Oliver Haug,
Them,
20 Jan. 2025
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Governments and industry must partner to create a stronger impetus for the global diffusion of environmental technologies that can help tackle air pollution, waste management, water supply and sanitation, energy storage and distribution, and land and water protection.—
Saadia Zahidi,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025
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There should be some relief and improving conditions starting Wednesday night.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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The band also shared a list of resources for fire relief on their Instagram stories, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Los Angeles Animal Services.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Inspiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspiration. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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