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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
his clever invention made people's lives easier
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as in fiction
something that is the product of the imagination
unsurprisingly, the story about being kidnapped by aliens was pure invention
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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
a writer with great invention, she is able to create on the page worlds that don't exist but certainly seem like they could
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as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things
a person of seemingly endless invention, Thomas Edison held a world-record 1,093 patents
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Since the invention of radio, people have said that about every new medium.
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
Turning accident into amusement Photographs became collectible amusements partly thanks to the midcentury invention of the stereoscope – a device that created three-dimensional optical illusions.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Before the invention of modern weather balloons in the 1930s, scientists flew kites—and later, hot air balloons—equipped with thermometers to get such measurements.
—Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
While still in the research stage, this novel invention is showing a lot of promise in removing the gray area of ADHD diagnosis.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
Turning accident into amusement Photographs became collectible amusements partly thanks to the midcentury invention of the stereoscope – a device that created three-dimensional optical illusions.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Before the invention of modern weather balloons in the 1930s, scientists flew kites—and later, hot air balloons—equipped with thermometers to get such measurements.
—Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
While still in the research stage, this novel invention is showing a lot of promise in removing the gray area of ADHD diagnosis.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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Despite nurturing world-class innovation, many of our most promising companies have consistently shunned listing publicly in the UK.James McClure, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
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Twenty-five daring designers embraced the unique challenge to transform the vacant office building—drop ceilings and all—into a showplace for the latest trends and innovations in design.Anne Lee Phillips, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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They were struck by how Butler’s tale seemed to surpass fiction into reality.Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Tove Jansson: Painter Jansson’s public murals offer a glimpse into the boundless depths of her rich imagination.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Skaters and acrobats perform jaw-dropping stunts alongside visual projections as the show's protagonist, Crystal, explores a world of her own imagination.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
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And the defensive midfield role is now as much about creativity as tackling.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Through their collective efforts, students are weaving together a supportive network that fosters compassion and creativity — preparing them for a future that values both mental well-being and social connection.Ella Polak, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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One ancient tale is just a myth, and another is a text studied by believers for centuries.Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jason Bateman and David Harbour will star in and executive produce a seven-episode series on HBO titled DTF St. Louis, the tale of a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age uneasiness that leads to one of them ending up dead.Marc Berman, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Claim: Image shows headline from The Atlantic about how Harris 'may need to steal an election' Our rating: Altered The image is a fabrication.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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The fabrications pose particular risks in health care settings.Benj Edwards, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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Anger will not solve a problem, but ingenuity, being true to yourself and following through with what matters will.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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This distinctive architecture not only showcases the mechanical ingenuity but also provides a dynamic visual experience as the components move.Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The second part is titled Fear is the Rider: Australia Day, based on a novel by Kenneth Cook (Wake in Fright), which was initially launched in the market by McDonagh in 2022.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Godfrey, the author of The Torn Skirt, a novel about the effects of a self-destructive girlhood, felt compelled to report on what happened, and why.Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Invention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invention. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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