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wellspring

[wel-spring] / ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ /


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“The Odyssey” had to conjure the grand scale and mythic weight of Homer’s epic poem, the original hero’s journey, which has been a wellspring of western storytelling for thousands of years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Romance, long one of the most popular book genres, has become a reliable wellspring of content for studios looking for hits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

"Make no mistake, Erivo remains a powerhouse, with pipes that shake the heavens and a wellspring of unforced emotional intensity that never runs dry."

From BBC Nov. 19, 2025

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

Djel, the wellspring, who fed the seas and rains, and the roots of the sacred ash.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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