creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce creativity (audio)
ˌkrē-ə-
Synonyms of creativitynext
1
: the ability to create
her artistic creativity
2
: the quality of being creative

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
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There’s always beauty in creativity. Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 And then the creativity of Sandra to pick that Harry Styles song where the lyrics were so poignant for the moment and be able to do it without much preparation at all. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026 Physical environments signal creativity, whether or not creativity is actually occurring. Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026 The barrier to entry was zero, and the ceiling for creativity was limitless. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creativity

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creativity was in 1659

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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creativity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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