INNOVATIVENESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

innovativeness

noun

as in creativeness

the skill and imagination to create new things a surprising new product from a company that has never been a wellspring of innovativeness

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Noun

But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.

— Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of creativeness

Noun

This reputation is tied to the biting wit and unruly imagination found across his prose, poetry and political writings.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Performed exactly as written, the scene showcases Eisenberg’s razor-sharp script and the syncopated timing of two veterans, anchoring a story about mentorship, imagination and how performance can make invisible lives feel seen.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of imagination

Noun

The fair, officially called the World’s Columbian Exposition, aimed to showcase American ingenuity.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Whatever our party affiliation or political views, Americans should appreciate Roosevelt’s ingenuity, determination and confidence and applaud Eisenhower’s competence, planning and stewardship.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

Noun

There’s an inventiveness here that comes from the sprawl of the city — artists like myself who are constantly improvising, building their own ecosystems because nothing is handed to them.

— Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
But far from being a joy-killer, she’s guided by inventiveness and levity.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventiveness

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The development is being supported through public-private partnerships focused on longer-term priorities including talent development, housing and equal opportunity in the Brainport region.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Everything gets harder from here, even next week against Old Dominion, but the Hokies sent a pretty clear message that the talent has been substantially upgraded and this won’t be a bottom-of-the-standings ACC team again.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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