innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• clever
• creative
• imaginative
• ingenious
• innovational
• innovatory
• inventive
• original
• originative
• Promethean

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

Where To Stay Stay in a Refurbished Bus Station In an innovative example of building reuse, an old bus station now enjoys its next life as a comfortable overnight stay for travelers at the Greyhound Inn. —Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 22 July 2024

This expansion of Impact Analytics’ leadership team marks a major step in the company’s journey toward helping to reshape the retail landscape through innovative AI solutions. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 22 July 2024

Moreover, this innovative solution will generate a media frenzy, further energizing the campaign. —Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 21 July 2024

Meck has now been inspired to take an innovative twist to foundation's grant giving after binge-watching RuPaul’s Drag Race during a bout with COVID-19 in 2021. —Susan Young, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above