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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
while his imaginary friend is a little annoying, you have to admire his creativity in thinking her up
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Recent Examples of creativity
Past research has shown that people tend to give AI art lower ratings of creativity, value and emotional depth.
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Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Curating a wedding weekend requires a healthy blend of Type-A organization and creativity.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
With a little creativity, pool noodles can be repurposed in all sorts of practical ways around the house and yard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
All that interior volume should inspire some serious creativity in terms of arranging different floor plans.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
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Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Curating a wedding weekend requires a healthy blend of Type-A organization and creativity.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
With a little creativity, pool noodles can be repurposed in all sorts of practical ways around the house and yard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
All that interior volume should inspire some serious creativity in terms of arranging different floor plans.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for creativity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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While the original footage of Gugusse and his mechanical friend might never be found, its place in our imagination is secure.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When kindness meets imagination, conversations blossom.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Like a rebellious band member or an unruly lover, Takahiro Miyashita has a talent for breaking up and making up.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2024 survey conducted across 200 companies, talent retention remains another major concern for manufacturers, contributing to labor scarcity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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As far as celebrity marketing goes, Chalamet demonstrates ingenuity.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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Architect McCarthy worries widespread adoption could diminish ingenuity and artistic vision.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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