innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive
ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively
adverb
innovativeness
noun
Examples of innovative in a Sentence
an innovative approach to the problem
a creative and innovative young designer
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Newer spots like Morzelleria Scinduta de’ Barracchi in Catanzaro, which reimagines the city’s beloved morzello, or De’ Minimi in Tropea, signal a new generation honoring Calabrian flavors while pushing them forward in a thoughtful and innovative way.
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Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Her work in innovative editorial storytelling has earned her recognition as a Young Guns 23 honoree, awarded annually to top creatives under 30 worldwide.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
When Jobs returned to Apple after the first demo, he was crisply informed by Raskin that he’d been had — PARC had withheld from him most of its most innovative work.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The innovative blueprint has already earned them global recognition, including a $10,000 prize and the NASA University Innovation Award.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Her work in innovative editorial storytelling has earned her recognition as a Young Guns 23 honoree, awarded annually to top creatives under 30 worldwide.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
When Jobs returned to Apple after the first demo, he was crisply informed by Raskin that he’d been had — PARC had withheld from him most of its most innovative work.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The innovative blueprint has already earned them global recognition, including a $10,000 prize and the NASA University Innovation Award.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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