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divine inspiration

American  
[di-vahyn in-sper-ay-shuhn] / dɪˈvaɪn ˌɪn spərˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. inspiration received from a godly source.

  2. inspiration regarded as authoritative, mysterious, or extremely apt, as if from God (used facetiously).


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All those indelible, perfectly constructed themes, he believes, are the product less of divine inspiration than daily hard work.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

She described Moreno, 90, who was in the audience, as a "divine inspiration", adding: "I'm so grateful your Anita paved the way for tonnes of Anitas like me."

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2022

I'm talking food markets and if I'm in the mood for divine inspiration that's where you'll find me.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2019

Those seeking an excuse to claim Mozart’s art as divine inspiration need not look beyond these four pure minutes of lyricism that rise above pain and tragedy to the reaches of sublime beauty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2017

A traditionalist, he refrained from meat, alcohol, and sweets, in order to purify his soul and receive divine inspiration.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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