Inspiration
Inspiration noun - Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
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Synonyms for Inspiration
Theory and inspiration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theory" instead a noun "Inspiration".
Theory
Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.
Inspiration and theory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inspiration" instead a noun "Theory".
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Related pairs
- fancy and inspiration
- fancy and theory
- hunch and inspiration
- hunch and theory
- consideration and inspiration
- consideration and theory
- notion and inspiration
- notion and theory
- conception and inspiration
- conception and theory
- impression and inspiration
- impression and theory
- thought and inspiration
- thought and theory
How words are described
| good | good inspiration | good theory |
| musical | musical inspiration | musical theory |
| best | best inspiration | best theory |
| particular | particular inspiration | particular theory |
| Other adjectives: better, common, original, initial, proper, single, likely, popular, actual, real, great, little, main, new, early, possible, basic, literary, favorite. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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The warp drive is described similarly in the technical manuals and was the inspiration for Miguel Alcubierre's theory.
Source: Franchise / Star Trek - The theory that Silkwood's death was due to foul play was the inspiration for a similar scene in the film The China Syndrome.
Source: Make It Look Like an Accident -
One popular theory is that it's about Lorde, who has had no qualms about criticizing Lana whilst also citing her as an inspiration.
Source: Music / Lana Del Rey
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