innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive
ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: 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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Beyond labor, the industry is exploring innovative solutions like repurposing data center waste heat to sustainably power greenhouses, creating mutual benefits for both sectors.
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Chef departures lead to fine dining losses Metro Atlanta’s fine dining scene has lost two of its most interesting and innovative tasting menus with the closure of Nadair and a pivot toward more casual dining at Roswell’s Truth Be Told.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
The concept revolves around an innovative, unmanned turret with its unique weapon mounting, this prevents the weapon from dipping into the vehicle, thus creating a possibility of freeing up space inside the hull.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Friday makes his second start since undergoing innovative NanoNeedle surgery on his left elbow to quicken his rehab.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Chef departures lead to fine dining losses Metro Atlanta’s fine dining scene has lost two of its most interesting and innovative tasting menus with the closure of Nadair and a pivot toward more casual dining at Roswell’s Truth Be Told.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
The concept revolves around an innovative, unmanned turret with its unique weapon mounting, this prevents the weapon from dipping into the vehicle, thus creating a possibility of freeing up space inside the hull.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Friday makes his second start since undergoing innovative NanoNeedle surgery on his left elbow to quicken his rehab.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for innovative
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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