innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms of innovative

• inventive
• creative
• innovational
• imaginative
• talented

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

These high-crew socks provide great moisture management and have an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, thanks in part to the magic of the innovative merino weave Nuyarn. —Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026

Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026

Visit our website Alpha School, an innovative private school with locations across the country, offers a glimpse of where this policy-tech combination may be headed. —Jonah Davids, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026

Over the past few years, researchers, FIFA’s experts and stadium managers also explored an innovative plan for stadiums that wouldn’t install necessary infrastructure below ground. —Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative