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

Its innovative dial was made to flip over so the metal back case would face the sun while on the wrist during a match, so the dial wouldn’t get damaged. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025

For the Formula 1 fan, WWD picked a quartet of watches that are likely to get the heart racing thanks to innovative materials, high-flying complications and feats of engineering. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 May 2025

However, designers are reimagining the blue jean by experimenting with a wide range of innovative fits, reshaping silhouettes and creating bold new styles. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025

The Painted Bride will blend live action with an innovative approach to stop-motion animation. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 May 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