creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌkrē-ə-

1

: the ability to create

her artistic creativity

2

: the quality of being creative

Synonyms of creativity

• creativeness
• imagination
• talent
• ingenuity
• innovativeness
• inventiveness

Examples of creativity in a Sentence

her intelligence and artistic creativity

the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans

Recent Examples on the Web

And it was viewed as a home for the kind of silly human creativity that, these days, is increasingly replaced in our feeds by AI slop. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Early exposure to entrepreneurship, whether through education or the home environment, significantly boosts entrepreneurial intention while building the critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity that leadership requires in any field. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

George Wood/Getty Images Carlos Baleba will add more dynamism and creativity but the biggest concern was how insipid and one-paced the new midfield combination of Santos and Youri Tielemans looked. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Define your part, name the deadline, and choose the version of participation that keeps creativity enjoyable and commitment realistic. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creativity

• acclivity
• activity
• captivity
• declivity
• festivity
• nativity
• passivity
• proclivity
• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity