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

This is the production version of the car that broke the Hillclimb record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and, with its innovative fan system, generates enough downforce to operate upside down. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

These men must be honored for producing innovative products that improve millions of people’s lives. — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Some companies have already started adapting in innovative ways. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Anyone who thinks learning how to use a tabletop electric smoker is tricky hasn’t tried the innovative Pitmate™. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 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