innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• 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

Mostly known for innovative rock n' roll, now called classic rock, the time period also broke ground in the areas of pop culture, dress, movies and literature. —Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The program will also promote STEM-medicine integration, cost-effective education, and innovative academic partnerships. —Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Taste delicious wines, hunt for truffles, and visit innovative restaurants on this journey through a relatively compact area. —Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025

As the executive head chef, Sami is involved in developing and nurturing young kitchen talents and creating new dishes and innovative menus. —Sami Tamimi august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

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