inspirations

NOUN

idea, stimulus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enthusiasm genius incentive influence insight motivation revelation vision

STRONG

afflatus animus approach arousal awakening brainchild brainstorm creativity elevation exaltation fancy flash hunch illumination impulse motive muse notion rumble spark spur stimulation thought whim

WEAK

deep think inflatus

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement

STRONG

depression hindrance reality truth

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inspirations

Many of Iraola's attacking principles resemble those of one of his long-time managerial inspirations, the former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

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

Madison Beer’s latest release, “locket,” is full of references and inspirations from the music of the 2010s, which Beer grew up with.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Her inspirations, meanwhile, extend well beyond her own family.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

I’m always curious about other artists and their habits, their unfinished drafts, their inspirations.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day