Synonyms of creation

creation

noun

krē-ˈā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innovation
• invention
• product
• coinage
• concoction
• conception
• brainchild
• wrinkle
• device
• contrivance
• design
• work
• origination
• novelty
• gadget
• dream
• vision
• contraption
• fantasy
• gizmo
• picture
• imagining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reproduction
• copy
• imitation
• duplicate
• duplication
• replication
• clone
• facsimile
• replica
• carbon copy
• dupe
• reduplication

2

as in universe

the whole body of things observed or assumed

an unshakable belief in a primal source, a fount of all creation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• universe
• world
• nature
• existence
• cosmos
• macrocosm
• reality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• void
• nothingness

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotion
• advancement
• ascent
• rise
• upgrading
• elevation
• upgrade
• preference
• preferment
• glorification
• aggrandizement
• exaltation
• magnification
• ennoblement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• degradation
• removal
• suspension
• demotion
• deposition
• expulsion
• discharge
• dismissal
• abasement
• downgrade
• overthrow
• impeachment
• ouster
• disrating
• comedown
• downfall
• fall
• dethronement
• unmaking
• unseating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of creation

The creation of the task force would run in tandem with the process of instituting a potential moratorium, Martinez explained to a person who commented on a social media post about the request. — Emily Holshouser july 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

Fatty Arbuckle’s rotates a variety of craft cocktails throughout the year, consisting of classic cocktail recipes and custom mixologist creations. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Through Saleem’s confusion, Rushdie mirrors the uncertainty of millions of people whose identities were altered after the creation of the new borders. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Without the infrastructure to match it, faster creation just means more content queued up and waiting. — Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026