inspiration _noun

ADJECTIVES

great, sheer, real, true
・Her work shows real inspiration.

direct • sudden • fresh, original
・Sometimes all you need is fresh inspiration to ignite your creativity.

artistic, creative, poetic, musical, culinary • divine
・I find artistic inspiration in the colors and textures of nature.

QUANTIFIERS

burst, flash, moment, spark, vein
・I always keep a notebook handy in case a flash of sheer inspiration hits me.

VERBS

derive, draw, find, gain, get, owe, take, have 
・She drew inspiration from her childhood experiences.

give, provide (with) • act as, serve as
・Your story gives me the inspiration to follow my dreams.

look for, seek, need, wait for
・Seeking inspiration can be a never-ending journey, but it's worth the effort.

be lacking (in), lack
・I'm feeling unmotivated and lacking inspiration today.

come (from) • strike
・Inspiration can come from anywhere - it's all about being open.

PREPOSITIONS

behind
・The inspiration behind this film was a true story that resonated with the director.

for
・His wife was the direct inspiration for the main character in the book. 

to
・Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.

PHRASES

a source of inspiration
・New experiences can be a great source of fresh inspiration.