Definition of creation
1 : the act of creating; especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence
2 : the act of making, inventing, or producing: such asa : the act of investing with a new rank or officeb : the first representation of a dramatic role
3 : something that is created: such asa : worldb : creatures singly or in aggregatec : an original work of artd : a new usually striking article of clothing
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Examples of creation in a Sentence
The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation.
Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections.
These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses.
The company was largely the creation of one woman.
Come taste our chef's delicious new creations.
She's wearing one of her original fashion creations.
How are humans different from the rest of creation?
Recent Examples of creation from the Web
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The law takes effect in September and includes another provision that requires the burial or creation of fetal remains.
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Since its creation in 1993, there have been 278 plaques installed.
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The 44-year-old bookkeeper’s creation stood out even among the most outrageous, outlandish and over-the-top headwear at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s annual hat contest.
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Birmingham Mayor William Bell on Monday announced the creation of a task force to recommend policy changes to lessen the negative effects of gentrification on the city's neighborhoods.
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The newest creation is Honey Drop, a lightweight moisturizer that manages to be both airy and intensely hydrating at the same time, and features unique Cupuaçu butter beads that burst on contact (and leave skin super soft).
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Then, with the creation of the UCMJ in 1950, the rules changed slightly, removing enlisted members from the restriction and applying it only to officers.
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This quilt was the creation of the Beech Hurst Reading Circle, which became the Milford Progress Club in 1894.
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Its mission is to lead Broward County in building a stronger and more diverse economy by stimulating the creation of new jobs and capital investment while facilitating the growth and retention of businesses in Broward.
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First Known Use of creation
14th century
CREATION Defined for English Language Learners
creation
playDefinition of creation for English Language Learners
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: the act of making or producing something that did not exist before : the act of creating something
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: something new that is made or produced : something that has been created
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: everything in the world
CREATION Defined for Kids
creation
playDefinition of creation for Students
1 : the act of bringing the world into existence out of nothing
2 : the act of making, inventing, or producing something the creation of a poem
3 : something produced by human intelligence or imagination The artist showed me her creations.
4 : a wide range of places The puppy ran all over creation.
5 : a living thing or living things There was peace among all creation.
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