innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv How to pronounce innovative (audio)
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively adverb
innovativeness noun

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem a creative and innovative young designer
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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 See All Example Sentences for innovative

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of innovative was in 1608

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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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