Definition of innovative
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively
adverbinnovativeness
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Examples of innovative in a Sentence
an innovative approach to the problem
a creative and innovative young designer
Recent Examples of innovative from the Web
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The Russian government has lost nearly half its oil revenue because of the innovative American ability to frack gas and oil, which has crashed world energy prices.
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Smorgasburg LA is a free open-air market known for its innovative food vendors.
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Nicole was sent the VampStamp a few weeks ago and much to our delight, decided to give the innovative product a go on her channel so that her subscribers could witness the results.
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The innovative strategy is a testament to the power of CRISPR, but Esvelt’s really big idea isn’t about tinkering with genes.
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Education: Bachelor’s in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University Career: Restaurant Owner/General Manager, Mayan Cafe Fashion feeds restaurant owner's need for the bold and innovativeDescribe your style in three words: Confident, classy, creative.
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Dersou—where a tasting menu involves innovative fare with cocktail pairings—can accommodate those with gluten intolerances given proper notice.
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Instead, the sleek and streamlined chair houses an innovative hinge that automatically adjusts its resistance based on the weight of the chair’s occupant.
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A statement from Kent Oyler, president and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, said that Scoppechio, a previous GLI board chair, was an innovative entrepreneur and an active, engaged top investor with GLI.
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First Known Use of innovative
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INNOVATIVE Defined for English Language Learners
innovative
playDefinition of innovative for English Language Learners
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: introducing or using new ideas or methods
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: having new ideas about how something can be done
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