wellspring

Example Sentences

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Murnau, a village in the Bavarian Alps about 45 miles from Munich, became Münter’s wellspring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Angela’s vivid mood swings are a wellspring of entertainment; Tommy associates her phone number with an orchestral ringtone that sounds like a horror movie jump scare.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

It is, and has been since its founding about a century ago, the ideological wellspring of modern Sunni Islamism.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

“In these remarkable players, I have found both a profound wellspring of generosity, and a visionary commitment to excellence in music-making.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

For many kids, the Net isn’t alienation, but its alternative; it’s their intellectual, social, cultural, and political wellspring.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz