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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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a creative genius
an artistic genius
an imaginative genius
an innovative genius
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an inventive genius
creative solutions
imaginative solutions
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creative thinking
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Recent Examples of creative
Luckily, the creative team, which included director Lewis Teague (director of Alligator!) and producer Robert Singer, later a showrunner on Supernatural, agreed.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 May 2025
One man even stopped to stand with the creative team of the Ravens just to see live television in motion.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Lucinda Hicks has been named CEO of Sister Group, the fast-rising creative giant co-founded by Elizabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 May 2025
Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 May 2025
One man even stopped to stand with the creative team of the Ravens just to see live television in motion.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Lucinda Hicks has been named CEO of Sister Group, the fast-rising creative giant co-founded by Elizabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 May 2025
Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Its innovative dial was made to flip over so the metal back case would face the sun while on the wrist during a match, so the dial wouldn’t get damaged.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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These days, even when a platform comes up with a show that feels a little innovative, the language of reality-TV production feels stuck.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The future is happening now and requires a proactive, imaginative and collaborative effort from all of us.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The choreography by Warren Carlyle is sensational, energetic, and whimsical, making inventive use of props including pirouetting parasols, spectacular sabres, and fierce flagging.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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An American named Thomas Keller set the bar ever higher with his highly inventive, multi-course California dinners at The French Laundry in Yountville.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Instant Spa Shower Gift Box: $55 Turn mom’s shower into a spa-like experience with this clever gift set from UncommonGood.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Whole time, this thing was meant to be some thrilling vampire story with all this clever social commentary woven [through].—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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