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as in motivations
something that arouses action or activity
She traveled cross-country seeking inspiration for her next book. He credits his mother as his inspiration for becoming a social worker.
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as in comforts
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
The return of summer brought with it a new sense of inspiration.
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Recent Examples of inspirations
Double Exposure maintains the series’ penchant for boldly wearing its inspirations on its sleeve.
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Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
While the opening event celebrated the filmmakers with work on display, those same filmmakers wanted to honor career inspirations, with attendees shining praise on earlier trailblazers like Ann Hui, Chantal Akerman, Yasmin Ahmad, Lucrecia Martel, and Jane Campion.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
When asked about her literary inspirations, Han found naming names difficult.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
This concept was born as a result of a few creative inspirations from our team.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
Billboard spoke with Williams about her inspirations, career journey, her new EP, her work with the Black Opry and more.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
During the session, the filmmaker also discussed inspirations for the movie and specific characters.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
That chapter incident was one of the inspirations for the entire show.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Sunstroke is one of Blazy's first olfactory inspirations.
—Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
While the opening event celebrated the filmmakers with work on display, those same filmmakers wanted to honor career inspirations, with attendees shining praise on earlier trailblazers like Ann Hui, Chantal Akerman, Yasmin Ahmad, Lucrecia Martel, and Jane Campion.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
When asked about her literary inspirations, Han found naming names difficult.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
This concept was born as a result of a few creative inspirations from our team.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
Billboard spoke with Williams about her inspirations, career journey, her new EP, her work with the Black Opry and more.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
During the session, the filmmaker also discussed inspirations for the movie and specific characters.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
That chapter incident was one of the inspirations for the entire show.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Sunstroke is one of Blazy's first olfactory inspirations.
—Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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