innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms of innovative

• inventive
• creative
• innovational
• imaginative
• talented

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

But mindless problem-solving with an AI bandage will not create truly distinctive, or even truly innovative, organizations. — Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Both were in their thirties, and saw themselves as innovative leaders cutting through hidebound bureaucracies. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

These agents powered through the challenges — a few even outperformed 2025 — thanks to social media, innovative partnerships and a love of the game. — Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

My colleagues would stock up on skin care gems during trips to Seoul, convinced that Korea was home to some of the most innovative options in that space. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

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