inspiration
an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration.
something inspired, as an idea.
a result of inspired activity.
a thing or person that inspires.
Theology.
a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.
the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced.
the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.
the act of inspiring; quality or state of being inspired.
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How to use inspiration in a sentence
His life, his example, has provided a great deal of inspiration for me to find that courage perhaps when I don’t feel like I have it all the time.
How Laurence Fishburne Gave Voice To ‘The Autobiography Of Malcolm X’ | Joi-Marie McKenzie | September 17, 2020 | Essence.comWe’re there to give guidance and ideas and inspiration, but it is the time for young people.
He has a lot of fantastic videos on YouTube around leadership and inspiration, and in one of those talks he recommended the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.
Book recommendations from Fortune’s 40 under 40 in media and entertainment | Rachel King | September 11, 2020 | FortuneFor further inspiration, dive into our additional reading and video picks for each destination, including some of our favorite stories from Outside’s archives.
Kyle Corcoran, executive director, technology investment banking, Morgan StanleyIt addresses some hurdles that may reduce efficiency in teams, despite being made up of highly talented individuals, and has been a source of inspiration.
Book recommendations from Fortune’s 40 under 40 in finance | Rachel King | September 8, 2020 | Fortune
In this way, inspiration becomes appropriation, which leads directly to theft and erasure.
But inspiration and faith-based agenda in movies does not guarantee box office success.
Are You There, God? It’s Nicolas Cage and the Year in Cinematically Pimped Religion | Matthew Paul Turner | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAl Pacino was an early inspiration, particularly his early films.
So after that initial inspiration, my imagination created the rest.
Hockney is also refreshingly genuine when it comes to revealing another source of inspiration—other artists.
Old Holmes furrowed his brow and closed one eye, seeking with the other the inspiration of the sky.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydPresently a ray of inspiration dispelled the cloud from the features of the battered man.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeAristide, aglow with a sudden impudent inspiration, leant across the marble table.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeHow have not the efforts of these societies been accompanied by this method of recognising the Author of inspiration?
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamBuzot adored Madame Roland as the inspiration of his mind, as the idol of his worship.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for inspiration
/ (ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən) /
stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity
the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused
someone or something that causes this state
an idea or action resulting from such a state
the act or process of inhaling; breathing in
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Scientific definitions for inspiration
[ ĭn′spə-rā′shən ]
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