inspiration
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For example, in the 1960s, American designer Geoffrey Beene, known for his minimalist design aesthetic, drew inspiration from the cassocks worn by Catholic priests.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has no love for Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, and says he doesn't take fashion inspiration from him.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The scientists drew inspiration from an unexpected source while designing the molecule: DNA.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Khan drew inspiration from his earlier work in robotics, which he studied as a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
It filled my heart to know that my story provided hope, and it confirmed my belief that there weren’t enough people like me in the public view for younger generations to find inspiration in.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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An Inspirational Back-to-School Word List
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The Ingenious Lexicon of Invention
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