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

Both songs, like much of Ono’s musical and visual work, underline and encourage community, humanity, and creativity in everyone while simultaneously excoriating a pervasive malevolence. — Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

High school seniors are embracing nostalgic backpacks as a way to reflect on their childhood and express creativity. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026

And then there is the culinary creativity of The Dining Room—a huge draw in its own right. — Delilah Khomo, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026

With Englund now 79 years old, rebooting the franchise will be a challenge that requires some real creativity. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 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