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

The intuitive Moon is waltzing through your sign, partnering with innovative Uranus in your creativity zone along the way. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026

Known as the planet of dreams, imagination and spirituality, Neptune dissolves boundaries and opens the door to intuition, creativity and higher inspiration. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

The tour was developed with the Center for Women’s History at the San Diego History Center and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership, and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026

Judges will score applicants on creativity, authenticity, and the pair’s ability to capture the spirit of Route 66. —Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creativity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity