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inspiration

[in-spuh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃən /


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He has a renewed faith in the power of hunger strikes - taking inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

“Particularly in a lot of domains, you can fully computerize that whole loop,” he said—the inspiration for the startup’s name.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Throughout July, The Swell celebrated the lasting cultural inspiration of animator Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary films he created with Studio Ghibli.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

The journey from manga inspiration to publication in an international scientific journal shows that serious research can also be creative, memorable, and accessible.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

In Mr. Burns’s case, inspiration struck the poet soon after his plow struck the nest of a “wee beastie,” which is to say, a small field mouse, and tore it all to pieces.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Shaboozey has cited Leone and Quentin Tarantino as inspirations in his work, and the new collection is stuffed—some will say overstuffed—with pulpy cinematic flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

There’s a plethora of modern and contemporary examples on view that reflect the far-flung inspirations and styles that artists have embraced when creating tarot cards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Paul Denton, director of creative programmes and exhibitions at Kew, said: "The experience will invite visitors to engage deeply with Moore's artistic inspirations, revealing how his work was shaped by discoveries unfolding during his lifetime."

From BBC May 9, 2026

The Syrian Revolution inspired Zaalan to become a clown after losing friends, acquaintances and inspirations who were truth tellers and artists.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

"Jefferson's inspirations were wide and varied," said Grant wearily.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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