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

Among them is Gallerie by the Columbus Fashion Alliance, an innovative retail space spotlighting handmade designs by emerging Black designers and creatives. —Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

Their premium platinum subscription will make a particularly special gift, featuring some of the rarest, hardest to get beans and often utilizing really interesting and innovative production methods. —Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025

Detangling spray The protection collection detangling spray comes with a $28 price tag and is one of the most innovative protective hair products on the line, at least from my perspective. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

The innovative project uses machine learning to reduce the number of physical tests required for each vehicle. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

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