innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms of innovative

• 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

With innovative filmmaking, remarkable performances, and an ensemble of characters who moved us, the film achieves something extraordinary. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026

As for potential restrictive and unbalanced federal and local regulations and oversight bodies that could crush innovative and fast-growing startups, the leading companies are calling for restraint. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a global fund for forest conservation launched at COP30 last year, is an innovative way to leverage public finance for nature. — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Our goal is for a share of the value generated by that activity to remain in Spain through strong companies, homegrown intellectual property, and innovative technological capabilities. — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

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