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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
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Recent Examples of imagination
For now, Stan’s potential entry is more than enough to keep the Bat Signal — and audiences imaginations — brightly lit.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Actually, that doesn't take much imagination because collisions involving everything from rowboats to supertankers are all too common.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
The musical production at Boston's Adam Theater takes young audiences inside the story, with an intricate puppet helping turn imagination into reality.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
That Makandal survives in the collective imagination of Haiti today attests to the power of the vision that has been attributed to him.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Actually, that doesn't take much imagination because collisions involving everything from rowboats to supertankers are all too common.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
The musical production at Boston's Adam Theater takes young audiences inside the story, with an intricate puppet helping turn imagination into reality.
—Courtney Cole, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
That Makandal survives in the collective imagination of Haiti today attests to the power of the vision that has been attributed to him.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Conquering the world – or the World Series, anyway – takes concentration, ingenuity and, yes, a whole lot of money.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Clients hired Adjaye’s outfit not only for its technical expertise and ingenuity but also for the leader’s aesthetic and stature.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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