Wellspring
noun
A primary or abundant source or supply of something.
The book is a wellspring of useful tips for travelers.
Often appears as...
- wellspring of knowledge
- wellspring of inspiration
noun
A source of water that comes up from the ground, which can be a starting point for a stream or river.
They found a wellspring in the middle of the desert, which saved them from dehydration.
Often appears as...
- wellspring of life
- natural wellspring
noun
A primary or abundant source or supply of something.
The book is a wellspring of useful tips for travelers.
Often appears as...
- wellspring of knowledge
- wellspring of inspiration
noun
A source of water that comes up from the ground, which can be a starting point for a stream or river.
They found a wellspring in the middle of the desert, which saved them from dehydration.
Often appears as...
- wellspring of life
- natural wellspring
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to express an inexhaustible supply of something intangible.
Her mind was a wellspring of creative ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive meaning, implying something good or desirable.
The community center was a wellspring of hope in the troubled neighborhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Use it for abstract concepts, not just physical items or resources.
His friendship was a wellspring of strength during tough times.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to express an inexhaustible supply of something intangible.
Her mind was a wellspring of creative ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive meaning, implying something good or desirable.
The community center was a wellspring of hope in the troubled neighborhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Use it for abstract concepts, not just physical items or resources.
His friendship was a wellspring of strength during tough times.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to express an inexhaustible supply of something intangible.
Her mind was a wellspring of creative ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Carries a positive meaning, implying something good or desirable.
The community center was a wellspring of hope in the troubled neighborhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Concepts
Use it for abstract concepts, not just physical items or resources.
His friendship was a wellspring of strength during tough times.
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The business logic of...
this false choice between the environment and the economy our products the best they've ever been inspired by design for sustainability and unexpected wellspring of innovation our people are galvanized around the shared higher purpose you cannot beat it for
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Part Ape, Part Human:...
means fountain our wellspring in the suti language and of course my colleagues always forced me to show this image because it was of course on the cover of the Durham science and for scientists that's like maybe a rock star being on the cover of
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Ray Anderson: The...
an unexpected wellspring of innovation. Our people are galvanized around this shared higher purpose. You cannot beat it for attracting the best people and bringing them together. And the goodwill of the marketplace is astonishing.
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Daydreaming: The bridge...
us that these daydreams are self generated is fascinating they emerge on their own not from what we perceive so they're unique to each of us we each have this wellspring of visions inside
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The business logic of...
this false choice between the environment and the economy our products the best they've ever been inspired by design for sustainability and unexpected wellspring of innovation our people are galvanized around the shared higher purpose you cannot beat it for
Video examples
Part Ape, Part Human:...
means fountain our wellspring in the suti language and of course my colleagues always forced me to show this image because it was of course on the cover of the Durham science and for scientists that's like maybe a rock star being on the cover of
Video examples
Ray Anderson: The...
an unexpected wellspring of innovation. Our people are galvanized around this shared higher purpose. You cannot beat it for attracting the best people and bringing them together. And the goodwill of the marketplace is astonishing.
Video examples
Daydreaming: The bridge...
us that these daydreams are self generated is fascinating they emerge on their own not from what we perceive so they're unique to each of us we each have this wellspring of visions inside
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Kazuo Ishiguro
Japanese Author
There's something peculiar about writing fiction. It requires an interesting balance between seeing the world as a child and having the wisdom of a middle-aged person. The further you get from childhood and the experience of the teenage years, the greater the danger of losing that wellspring.
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Geddy Lee
Canadian Musician
It's very rare - and it does happen on occasion - where I'll take a piece of lyric and I'll just sit down and purposefully craft that melody around that lyric because I think the lyric is the wellspring for the song, without question.
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Matthew Desmond
American Sociologist
Home is the wellspring of personhood, where our identity takes root; where civic life begins. America is supposed to be a place where you can better yourself, your family, and your community.
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Jeff Lindsay
American Playwright
Marvel Comics has always been a place where I felt at home. It has been a very important part of my life and has always been a wellspring of creative and relevant ideas.
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Jean Houston
American Author
Our senses are indeed our doors and windows on this world, in a very real sense the key to the unlocking of meaning and the wellspring of creativity.
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Josh Fox
American Director
I don't believe we're only motivated by our own self-interests. Often out of crisis comes this enormous wellspring of generosity and motivation.
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Estelle Parsons
American Actress
In theater, the wellspring of the character comes from the doing of it, like a trial by fire, but in front of an audience.
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Sallie Patrick
American Producer
Whether it's angst or jealousy, catfights always have to come from the wellspring of the emotion of the character.
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Janine Benyus
American Writer
Conserving habitats is a wellspring for the next industrial revolution.
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Martin Freeman
English Actor
Disappointment is an endless wellspring of comedy inspiration.
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Kazuo Ishiguro
Japanese Author
There's something peculiar about writing fiction. It requires an interesting balance between seeing the world as a child and having the wisdom of a middle-aged person. The further you get from childhood and the experience of the teenage years, the greater the danger of losing that wellspring.
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Geddy Lee
Canadian Musician
It's very rare - and it does happen on occasion - where I'll take a piece of lyric and I'll just sit down and purposefully craft that melody around that lyric because I think the lyric is the wellspring for the song, without question.
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Matthew Desmond
American Sociologist
Home is the wellspring of personhood, where our identity takes root; where civic life begins. America is supposed to be a place where you can better yourself, your family, and your community.
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Jeff Lindsay
American Playwright
Marvel Comics has always been a place where I felt at home. It has been a very important part of my life and has always been a wellspring of creative and relevant ideas.
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Jean Houston
American Author
Our senses are indeed our doors and windows on this world, in a very real sense the key to the unlocking of meaning and the wellspring of creativity.
Quote examples
Josh Fox
American Director
I don't believe we're only motivated by our own self-interests. Often out of crisis comes this enormous wellspring of generosity and motivation.
Quote examples
Estelle Parsons
American Actress
In theater, the wellspring of the character comes from the doing of it, like a trial by fire, but in front of an audience.
Quote examples
Sallie Patrick
American Producer
Whether it's angst or jealousy, catfights always have to come from the wellspring of the emotion of the character.
Quote examples
Janine Benyus
American Writer
Conserving habitats is a wellspring for the next industrial revolution.
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Martin Freeman
English Actor
Disappointment is an endless wellspring of comedy inspiration.
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