innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• clever
• creative
• imaginative
• ingenious
• innovational
• innovatory
• inventive
• original
• originative
• Promethean

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

That translates to seeking inspiration and motivation from artistic heritage through innovative methods. —Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

Today, Valencia’s rich ceramic heritage is being reinvented by innovative artisans such as Ana Illueca and Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz of Canoa Lab, whose work is available to view and purchase through studio visits. —Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025

Competition : Rivals like On Running and Hoka (owned by Deckers) are gaining market share with innovative, trendier products, eroding Nike's dominance in the running category. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 19 June 2025

Its citizens’ entrepreneurship and innovative spirit is very similar to Israel, despite nearly 50 years of repression. —Shervin Pishevar, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative