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

Some reviewers have praised the device’s color display, camera and innovative wristband. —Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025

Rubicon has also been innovative in developing radar networks to bring down Ukrainian drones. —Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025

Awarding this project helps ATM Virtual support innovative, ambitious genre filmmaking and allows filmmakers to execute grand visual ideas that might otherwise be budget-prohibitive. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025

My father built the foundation of our manufacturing business more than three decades ago, specializing in innovative denim fabrics made with state-of-the-art, sustainable processes. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 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