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inspiration

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


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Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Before Gomez purchased the property six years ago, it underwent a meticulous renovation and is now described as a “private celebrity compound” that “evokes a magical vision of romance, inspiration, and tranquility.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

It worked for the most part and Guardiola's side were in need of some inspiration to try to break the deadlock.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Lorenze takes inspiration from the distinctive on-court look of tennis’s only clay grand slam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Recordings also provide inspiration, and lay the groundwork for understanding music’s vocabulary and structure.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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