innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• inventive
• creative
• innovational
• imaginative
• talented

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

Dulgarian, the son of a dirt-track racer, epitomizes the restlessly innovative spirit that keeps shoegaze so vital. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025

In recent years, a slew of companies have launched rental options and innovative second-hand clothing services. —Justin Worland, Time, 17 Oct. 2025

So have the nation’s innovative methods in the fields of sustainable textile manufacturing and experimental materials incorporating bioplastics. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

This innovative approach promises to cut down on the toxic waste associated with gold extraction and a new approach to recovering high-purity gold from various sources. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative