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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The building, designed by Herbert Newman to be evocative of the oil storage tanks nearby and close to the harbor, was innovative when it was built.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Powered by innovative technology, BodyGuardz Red Light Screen Protectors transform everyday blue-light exposure into beneficial red light.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The series joins First We Feast’s acclaimed roster of original programming, including Hot Ones, Pro Moves, Heat Eaters, Wing Pong and Hot Ones Versus, continuing the brand’s legacy of innovative food and pop culture storytelling.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Powered by innovative technology, BodyGuardz Red Light Screen Protectors transform everyday blue-light exposure into beneficial red light.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The series joins First We Feast’s acclaimed roster of original programming, including Hot Ones, Pro Moves, Heat Eaters, Wing Pong and Hot Ones Versus, continuing the brand’s legacy of innovative food and pop culture storytelling.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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