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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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

She suggested it did a "good enough" job of mixing its various inspirations without surpassing any of them.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

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

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day