Definition of innovative
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
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innovatively
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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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So Facebook Watch, an innovative venture that puts content in the same place that an organic community can grow around it, launched and grew right under my nose.
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The portion usable by businesses is $50,000, which went into the city’s innovative grant program.
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With a Life Enrichment team actively working to provide exciting, innovative programs and events for residents, there’s always something exciting to do in Assisted Living.
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The work our board does supports the many innovative programs and initiatives that make Harford County Public Library a leader in our state.
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Medina school lauded: St. Francis Xavier School has been recognized for leading the way by implementing exemplary, innovative programs to improve the teaching and learning of its students, faculty and staff.
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Young children are the focus of two Palm Beach County not for profit organizations that are offering innovative programs.
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The innovative Philadelphia Union Youth program is based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in long-term athletic development and coaching education.
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The prison system reduced its reliance on administrative segregation through the use of innovative programs like Gang Renouncement and Disassociation.
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First Known Use of innovative
1608
innovative Synonyms
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
dull, pedantic, pedestrian, stodgy;
assembly-line, canned, cookie-cutter, derivative, hackneyed, unoriginal;
Related Words
adventurous, fresh, groundbreaking, novel, original, visionary;
convenient, handy, neat, nifty, practical, useful;
adroit, deft, dexterous (also dextrous), expert, handsome, tricky;
brainy, intelligent, sharp, smart;
INNOVATIVE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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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