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Definitions

inspiration

[in-spuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
idea, stimulus
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encouragement enthusiasm genius incentive influence insight motivation revelation vision
STRONG
afflatus animus approach arousal awakening brainchild brainstorm creativity elevation exaltation fancy flash hunch illumination impulse motive muse notion rumble spark spur stimulation thought whim
WEAK
deep think inflatus
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discouragement
STRONG
depression hindrance reality truth

Example Sentences

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A love of space begun when he was a boy, and he cited the 1969 Moon landing as an inspiration.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He’s indicating the power itself is an inspiration.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Goebel mentions the Beatniks as another major inspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She revamped “about half” the house as soon as she moved in, drawing inspiration from the property’s grove of deodar trees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He opened to the reading in Jeremiah where we had left off the night before, then with sudden inspiration passed the Bible across the table to Meyer.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom