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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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Recent Examples of invention
Timbaland in particular has been heralding the invention of a ground-up digital superstar.
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Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 17 June 2025
Wilson demonstrated an uncanny gift for harmonic invention and complex vocal and instrumental arrangements.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
The Crimean War is often considered the first modern war—new inventions like the telegraph and an advanced railway system allowed reporters and photojournalists greater access to the battlefield.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The body-hugging dress—made of intersecting strips or panels resembling bandages—first debuted on the runway in 1992, after its invention in the 1980s by French designer Hervé Léger.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 17 June 2025
Wilson demonstrated an uncanny gift for harmonic invention and complex vocal and instrumental arrangements.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
The Crimean War is often considered the first modern war—new inventions like the telegraph and an advanced railway system allowed reporters and photojournalists greater access to the battlefield.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The body-hugging dress—made of intersecting strips or panels resembling bandages—first debuted on the runway in 1992, after its invention in the 1980s by French designer Hervé Léger.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invention
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In today’s digital economy, fintech success hinges not only on technological innovation but on building a resilient, scalable ecosystem through strategic partnerships.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Why accessible robot design is essential for innovation Building a robot from scratch usually means needing fancy equipment like CNC machines or custom electronics.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Megan Abbott is my favorite suspense/crime fiction writer working today.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Unique blend of literary and historical fiction as well as a penetrating exploration of philosophy, art, historical responsibility and guilt in the context of war.—
Book Marks
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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By doing it for them, AI robs children of the joy and the work of their imagination.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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However, on a deeper level, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang remind us of the power of imagination, the importance of friendship, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.—
Meg Walters,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
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This is a time for emotional growth, creativity, and self-care to ensue.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Where this leads, this decoupling of origin from human culture and creativity, is having adverse consequences.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Where Bailey lands is probably going to tell the tale of his career.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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The page lists half a dozen directorial projects Ford is attached to, including ferry disaster tragedy Wahine out of New Zealand, fantasy tale The King of Light – The Order of the Dark Gods, and comedy Food Fight.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Back in November 2019, the pair signed on to develop the vacant six-acre site of a former steel fabrication plant at the intersection of State Road 50 and 12th Street in Clermont.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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The collection was smart, sophisticated and carried an effortless attitude through the most luxurious fabrications.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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From the first successful airplane flight to landing a man on the moon, nothing can stop American grit and ingenuity.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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And maybe the next Kerouac will write a novel on their laptop as an autonomous car carries them across the continent.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 June 2025
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Runaway Jury, which adapts John Grisham’s novel into a tense courtroom showdown about corporate corruption and manipulation, focuses on a high-profile gun case goes to trial in New Orleans—and before long, the usual jury selection process turns into a strategic battle between two shadowy forces.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Invention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invention. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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