innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive
ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively
adverb
innovativeness
noun
Examples of innovative in a Sentence
an innovative approach to the problem
a creative and innovative young designer
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Toronto’s Platform was created in 2015 to highlight bold, innovative early to mid-career filmmakers maybe on the cusp of breakthrough, the 10th anniversary Platform.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Known within the industry for his innovative perspective on fashion that champions high-quality craftsmanship, Blazy is set to present his first Chanel collection in Paris this October.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Quintosapore innovative farming project may be nestled in the verdant and peaceful Umbrian hills, but echoes of Hollywood and Cinecittà are not too distant.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
An international team of researchers at the UK’s MAST Upgrade facility has successfully tested an innovative exhaust system that can reduce the immense heat loads inside a fusion reactor by more than ten times compared to previous designs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Known within the industry for his innovative perspective on fashion that champions high-quality craftsmanship, Blazy is set to present his first Chanel collection in Paris this October.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Quintosapore innovative farming project may be nestled in the verdant and peaceful Umbrian hills, but echoes of Hollywood and Cinecittà are not too distant.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
An international team of researchers at the UK’s MAST Upgrade facility has successfully tested an innovative exhaust system that can reduce the immense heat loads inside a fusion reactor by more than ten times compared to previous designs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovative
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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