Inspiration
Inspiration noun - Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
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Synonyms for Inspiration
Mentor and inspiration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mentor" instead a noun "Inspiration".
Mentor
Mentor noun - A wise and trusted guide and advisor.
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Synonyms for Mentor
Inspiration and mentor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inspiration" instead a noun "Mentor".
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- Although he never really appears in the movie, Caproni is a frequent guest in Jiro's dreams, serving as a mentor and inspiration for Jiro.
Source: Anime / The Wind Rises -
He served as a mentor and inspiration to two other members of this list, Chavez from Clear and Present Danger and Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell.
Source: Stealth Expert -
Not to mention her mentor/inspiration Aja Kong, monster of Japanese women's wrestling in the 90s (as well as a brief run in the WWF, most notably Survivor Series 1995).
Source: Scary Black Man
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