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

Example Sentences

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From then on, the two would remain friends, correspondents, confidantes, sounding boards, and inspirations to one another.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

True, Matthew Robinson’s funny, savage and surprising script doesn’t downplay its inspirations.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

History, by this model, offers motley warnings, reality-checks and sober inspirations for the work ahead in place of a master narrative.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

"It's part of my story," he says, "and one of the inspirations for me wanting to apply genetic mapping to attention."

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026

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

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda