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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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With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Below, Graves talks to Deadline about his inspirations, working with young actors and raising awareness about the plights of child labor.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
The show is a celebration of Chinese heritage and Asian culture, with figures drawn from classic Chinese mythology, pop culture, kung fu films and sci-fi inspirations, showing a variety of lasting Chinese values.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
These all were inspirations for the Witches’ Road, which Billy haphazardly created out of thin air in a moment of panic.
—EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The best advice Miranda offered was to lean into their inspirations.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
That kind of wheel-spinning can be infuriating in a genre show; think of how the second season of Yellowjackets eventually became too unwieldy or how certain episodes of Lost (one of From’s clear inspirations) felt inessential.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
McQueen discusses his inspirations, the casting process, and building a more accurate vision of wartime London in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Miley Cyrus is revealing some of the inspirations behind her upcoming album!
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline Below, Graves talks to Deadline about his inspirations, working with young actors and raising awareness about the plights of child labor.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
The show is a celebration of Chinese heritage and Asian culture, with figures drawn from classic Chinese mythology, pop culture, kung fu films and sci-fi inspirations, showing a variety of lasting Chinese values.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
These all were inspirations for the Witches’ Road, which Billy haphazardly created out of thin air in a moment of panic.
—EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The best advice Miranda offered was to lean into their inspirations.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
That kind of wheel-spinning can be infuriating in a genre show; think of how the second season of Yellowjackets eventually became too unwieldy or how certain episodes of Lost (one of From’s clear inspirations) felt inessential.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
McQueen discusses his inspirations, the casting process, and building a more accurate vision of wartime London in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Miley Cyrus is revealing some of the inspirations behind her upcoming album!
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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