imaginative

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imag·i·na·tive | \ i-ˈmaj-nə-tiv

; -ˈma-jə-ˌnā-, -nə- \

Definition of imaginative

1a : of, relating to, or characterized by imagination

b : devoid of truth : false

2 : given to imagining : having a lively imagination

3 : of or relating to images especially : showing a command of imagery

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She wrote an imaginative story about life on the planet Venus. The restaurant's menu is quite imaginative.

Recent Examples on the Web Arts in Strongsville is dedicated to developing imaginative thinking in children and adults. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, "Big musical from Beck Center offers dynamic social critique: Strong Points," 16 Jan. 2020 That wasn't the case at Tuesday night's awards though, with Bong's and Peele's work being celebrated for many of the same themes as their dramatic counterparts, delivered in more twisted, imaginative ways. — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, "Tarantino, Scorsese Tease Reviewers, Thank Netflix at N.Y. Film Critics Circle Awards," 8 Jan. 2020 Show off your leadership skills in imaginative ways. — Magi Helena, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Dec. 19, 2019: Gemini, inspire others; Leo, job pressures interfere with holiday plans," 19 Dec. 2019 Mandabach is funny, outspoken, prone to outbursts of imaginative cursing, and an ungovernable storyteller. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "The American Sitcom Producer Gambling on British Television," 4 Oct. 2019 Riding bikes, playing ball, or building with LEGO bricks — my 'Fortnite' ban has forced them into finding more active, imaginative ways to play. — Tiffany Ellis, Good Housekeeping, "I Won't Let My Son Play 'Fortnite,' and This Is How His Friends Reacted," 16 Sep. 2019 So give developer Related California credit for assembling a design team that brought those guidelines to life in imaginative ways. — John King, SFChronicle.com, "Chiseled glass tower offers window into SF’s contradictions," 18 July 2019 In each poser, the answer will leap out from your ability to look at words and letters in imaginative ways. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Try your head and hand at solving classic riddles," 13 July 2019 Her imaginative music videos are art projects in their own right and often feature multiple treatments for the same song. — Chrissie Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, "Netflix’s hit ‘Stranger Things’ inspired Ingrid Michaelson, and her ‘Stranger Songs’ is the result," 16 Oct. 2019

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“Imaginative.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imaginative. Accessed 26 January 2020.

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