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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Yet the major Hollywood studios have developed a severe allergy to Bible stories, which were once one of their leading wells of inspiration and a highly lucrative one at that.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the director ignores the time lag in Hollywood between inspiration and execution.

From The Wall Street Journal

And it was really fun also hearing him talk about the rock star inspiration, for his take on Victor.

From Los Angeles Times

The partnership aims to connect with customers where they already look for recipe inspiration, DoorDash said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Macclesfield described McLeod as having a "lust for life" and an "unwavering work ethic", which was an inspiration to those around him.

From BBC

inspiration

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