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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
Spearheading the creation of the university's Women's Studies Program bonded the two - and established a program that still exists to this day.
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Morgan Lieberman, NPR, 26 June 2025
The new model is the company’s most extreme creation yet—but remains street-legal.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
While omakase doesn’t have to be sushi-specific -- there’s everything from pizza omakases to taco omakases seen throughout social media – it is most often seen in the sushi realm, and usually involves a wide selection of sushi creations of different forms and flavors.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
CrossFit instituted a number of changes in response to the investigation, including the creation of a new safety board and the suspension of all open-water swimming events.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Morgan Lieberman, NPR, 26 June 2025
The new model is the company’s most extreme creation yet—but remains street-legal.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
While omakase doesn’t have to be sushi-specific -- there’s everything from pizza omakases to taco omakases seen throughout social media – it is most often seen in the sushi realm, and usually involves a wide selection of sushi creations of different forms and flavors.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
CrossFit instituted a number of changes in response to the investigation, including the creation of a new safety board and the suspension of all open-water swimming events.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
Noun
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At first glance, the law does not criminalize innovation.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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But the Ryder board, about a decade ago, wanted CEO Robert Sanchez to focus on innovation and how to lead the company beyond the core strategy and services that had sustained it for decades.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Wi Ha-jun has played several memorable supporting roles in series like Gyeongseong Creature and Little Women, before landing this breakout role in the Squid Game universe.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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There has been speculation that these could be devices that allow the FF to crossover into the main MCU universe, but this doesn't seem to be the case.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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That might seem like a sign of an upcoming promotion.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Yet that ignores the inevitable churn that comes with promotion to the Premier League, to say nothing of £148million generated in sales of Romeo Lavia, Tino Livramento, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Tella.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The invention of railway travel also necessitated the establishment of a unified time zone, which was provided by the Royal Observatory and adopted by the railway companies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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While potentially useful across varying regions, the invention may prove especially helpful in dense, humid areas.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 June 2025
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Across the technology investing world, investors are scaling their bets on a seductive thesis: Generative AI will transform low-margin service businesses into high-margin software companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Our copyright statutes were written for a world of photocopiers and cassette tapes, not cloud infrastructure and self-learning algorithms.—
Aron Solomon
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Regardless of the advancements in health from AI, Radeva said the human element will still be necessary..—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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The sooner Allen started the clock on his second and third contracts, the quicker the agents could make their coveted return on investments paid in the form of pre-draft training and, in some instances, money advancements before the prospects had played an NFL down.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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