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

For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering. —Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026

The emotional Moon energizes your 9th House of Travel, opposing innovative Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026

Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match AEW featured a Women’s Casino Gauntlet at All In 2025, so this year the men could take center stage in one of the company’s most innovative match concepts, with a future world title opportunity on the line. —Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

That concern makes innovative literacy outreach more critical than ever. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

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