How to Use inspiration in a Sentence
inspiration
noun
- Where does the inspiration for your art come from?
- Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration.
- She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors!
- His paintings take their inspiration from nature.
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As far as the more sculptural pieces, the inspiration is the color and the shape of the stone.
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Patricia Dillon,
Houston Chronicle,
7 Apr. 2018
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The inspiration for that might’ve come from the big screen.
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Andy Kostka,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2022
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And she's found the perfect inspiration to prep for the show.
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Joey Guerra,
Houston Chronicle,
7 Mar. 2020
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That’s where the inspiration comes from and there’s just so much out there.
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San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2022
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The husband-and-wife duo both found inspiration for the menu in their own lives.
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Anne Nickoloff,
cleveland,
24 Aug. 2021
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She’s a team leader and inspiration on and off the court.
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oregonlive,
17 Mar. 2021
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For Msasi, themes of inspiration tend to come in waves.
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Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2022
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Those guys are great inspirations on me, guys who showed me the ropes.
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Drew Davison,
star-telegram,
25 Feb. 2018
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With that in mind, New York turned to a strange source for inspiration.
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Mike Fitzpatrick,
ajc,
24 Oct. 2022
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That was the inspiration for a speech that Rio Morales gives her son that became the backbone of the movie.
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Phil Lord,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2024
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There's no telling which shows could serve as inspiration for the next game.
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Jennifer Leman,
Popular Mechanics,
4 Nov. 2021
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Need some inspiration on syrups to try or ways to use them?
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Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
6 July 2020
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So, take some inspiration from the movie and race over to Subway now!
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Amanda Garrity,
Good Housekeeping,
30 Nov. 2018
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What’s the thing that gives you the most inspiration every day?
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Natasha Pearlman,
Glamour,
17 Sep. 2024
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Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends.
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Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Sep. 2023
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Tune in for inspiration to get creative — and maybe to add to your own wardrobe.
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Ew Staff,
EW.com,
16 July 2021
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Scroll down for all of the gray hoodie outfit inspiration to get you through the rest of the season.
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Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2024
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On long walks to the beach and around Panama City, Yard found her inspiration.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune Crypto,
8 Apr. 2023
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Twain ended the speech with some words of inspiration for her young fans.
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Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
6 Dec. 2022
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This is part of our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2024—find more travel inspiration here.
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Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2023
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That stuff is sometimes the best place to find inspiration.
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Bill Thompson,
Cincinnati.com,
3 Oct. 2017
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And now, Lopez's nails have become a source of inspiration for us all.
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Addison Aloian,
Allure,
23 Mar. 2022
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Birthing a new space telescope takes a long time and a lot of money and inspiration.
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New York Times,
2 Feb. 2021
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Use shells and rocks gathered at the beach for inspiration.
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Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2024
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Fast forward almost 10 years, and these decor-rich spaces still have the duo brimming with inspiration—sparking the idea for the brand’s next move: homewares.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2024
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Draw inspiration for a piece from the history of the surrounding area, stage it to debut an original work, showcase the IAMA ensemble and exhibit the new space.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Oct. 2024
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