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

There’s good that can come from that — the engagement, the creativity — but some bad too, like when things get toxic. —Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

The restaurants were selected by members of the Courier Journal newsroom based on various criteria, including taste, texture, cheese and topping to chip (or tot) ratio, creativity, flavor, and more. —Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026

Past research has shown that people tend to give AI art lower ratings of creativity, value and emotional depth. —Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026

Curating a wedding weekend requires a healthy blend of Type-A organization and creativity. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 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