The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
Recent Examples on the WebSince its founding in 1948, Israel has been a steadfast U.S. ally, a wellspring of technological innovation, and a force for good in the world.—Marco Rubio, National Review, 6 May 2024 But now those platforms lie downstream of TikTok’s creative wellspring, waiting for bits of its most popular content to drift into the open internet.—New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024 Those activities replenish the groundwaters of her creative wellspring, often finding fresh channels for artistic expression.—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024 Back on asphalt, the Rover’s newfound agility flows from another wellspring of tech.—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 This diversity presents a wellspring of opportunity.—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024 In Ukraine, culture has been a wellspring of unity and resilience in fending off Russian aggression.—Suzanne Nossel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024 Rather than continuing with that piece, Ella wants to do something of her own — moving into a new apartment/studio for that purpose, then finding a convenient wellspring of inspiration in a mysterious little girl next door (Caoilinn Springall).—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024 California already has been a popular fundraising destination for Biden, given the state is a Democratic stronghold and offers wellsprings of financial support in Silicon Valley and the Los Angeles entertainment industry.—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of wellspring was
before the 12th century
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