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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Non-transplanted hair can still thin over time, so innovative plans preserve grafts for the future.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Smart government policies, thoughtful design and innovative new construction materials can help South Florida weather rising seas and ensure clean water and healthy air.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The project will achieve this by using low-carbon materials, including steel and concrete, and adopting innovative construction methods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Called Sport Offense, the theory is to align its three brands — Nike, Jordan and Converse — into teams by sport that should help the company give each brand its own distinct identity through innovative storytelling and connecting with the communities of athletes who buy Nike’s product.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Smart government policies, thoughtful design and innovative new construction materials can help South Florida weather rising seas and ensure clean water and healthy air.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
The project will achieve this by using low-carbon materials, including steel and concrete, and adopting innovative construction methods.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Called Sport Offense, the theory is to align its three brands — Nike, Jordan and Converse — into teams by sport that should help the company give each brand its own distinct identity through innovative storytelling and connecting with the communities of athletes who buy Nike’s product.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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