innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• 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

Founded in 2000 by Doug McCraw and Lutz Hofbauer as an arts nonprofit, FAT Village was a unique, innovative arts hub right next to the train tracks where artists showed their work, students learned figure drawing, and patrons sipped cappuccinos while surrounded by vintage books. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025

Advertisement In 1985, the Sundance Institute took over the United States Film Festival—later changing the name to the Sundance Film Festival—expanding on Bob’s innovative vision of the importance of films finding their audiences. —Michelle Satter, Time, 26 Sep. 2025

Sportiva by name and sporty by nature, the innovative design known as Loewe is shooting to be a charter star. —Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025

There was no question Danni’s Hard Drive came up with innovative ways to entice and keep subscribers. —Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

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