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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
Many creators on TikTok have dedicated accounts for junk journaling, sharing their tips and inspirations for layouts.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The exhibition opens with a room centered on Tazewell’s inspirations, bringing together family photos, artwork by his mother and costume sketches from his college years.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The singer sat down with Hudson for a conversation on the show and opened up about her style, naming her grandmother and her father and her fashion inspirations.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
The two will continue to evolve their menus together, focusing on seasonality and new inspirations.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Sergachev even hired a stylist during the offseason and used athletes such as Lewis Hamilton, Roger Federer and Michael Jordan as style inspirations.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
With Sound and Editing wins for F1, that Apple Original Films production looks to follow in the Oscar trajectory of one of its inspirations, 1966’s Grand Prix, another racing classic that earned three Oscars in those categories.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
His heartfelt thank-you letter to fans for making the film a runaway smash emphasized his influences, inspirations, and ongoing belief in the strength of the big-screen experience.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Mamdani has said that James is one of his political inspirations.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirations
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
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Though the videos did not reveal a motive, the federal investigation into Valente’s motivations will continue, the US attorney’s office said.—
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After finishing their longest road trip of the season, and longest in franchise history in terms of most consecutive days away from home, the Wild fly east Friday to enjoy the comforts of home.—
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This is due to the Moon’s entry into your foundational 4th house, signifying a galactic prioritization of home comforts.—
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
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The room exploded in gasps and cheers.—
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The festivities continued outdoors with a drone show choreographed to music, followed by a fireworks display that drew cheers from the crowd.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Droll and deadpan, Starnone’s novel offers an accounting of the tolls and the consolations of lifelong artistic pursuit.—
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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.—
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“Inspirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspirations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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