Inspiration (Noun)
Meaning 1
Arousing to a particular emotion or action.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A sudden intuition as part of solving a problem.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Meaning 3
A product of your creative thinking and work; "he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists"; "after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The novel was the inspiration of a lifetime of experiences and observations that the author had accumulated.
- Her inspiration for the painting came from a dream she had as a child, which she had never forgotten.
- The architect's inspiration for the design of the building came from the natural surroundings of the site.
- The scientist's inspiration for the new theory came from a chance conversation with a colleague.
- The entrepreneur's inspiration for the new product came from a problem she had encountered in her own life.
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Meaning 4
The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The beautiful scenery was the inspiration for her latest painting.
- He needed inspiration to finish writing his novel so he took a trip to the beach.
- The song was the inspiration behind the music video that won several awards.
- Her grandmother was the inspiration for her to become a successful businesswoman.
- The art museum was full of inspiration for the young artist who was searching for new ideas.
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Meaning 6
(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings; "they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.