How to Use creative in a Sentence

creative

1 of 2 adjective
  • She has one of the most creative minds in the business.
  • They've come up with some creative new ways to make money.
  • She's a very creative person.
  • It turns out that the company's report of record profits last year was due to some creative accounting.
  • He teaches creative writing at the university.
  • Maybe on the creative side of tech.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Where does the creative spark come from?
    Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
  • From coast to coast, strip clubs have had to get creative to pay the bills.
    Allie Morris, Dallas News, 7 May 2020
  • So that became a huge part of the creative process.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
  • And the creative process was part and parcel to that.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • That led to the skiing creative in the spot.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
  • This rug would look great in a home office or a creative space.
    Tessa Bahoosh, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Canales was brought here to bring a creative offense to town.
    Mike Kaye september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Now is the time to embrace creative ideas and lean in to change.
    Zena Harris, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2022
  • Try it out yourself and get creative with your own clever twists.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The creative team has changed more than once; so has the title.
    New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Looking for an even more creative set?
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
  • To add a creative twist to your cornrows, play around with size.
    Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
  • Healthy baking recipes are a great way to get creative in the kitchen.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 15 Feb. 2020
  • Gentzen said the gym is not in use now and the teachers have to be creative.
    Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 19 Feb. 2021
  • This is clearly a creative role.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
  • It’s got to be creative content.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • Clear up floor space and hit the road faster with these creative bike storage ideas.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022
  • This town oozes with creative spirit!
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Artists big and small were forced to come up with new and creative ways to connect with fans.
    Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2020
  • For them, sticking to a budget is a way to get creative.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • This goes double for the writers and creative team of the show.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 July 2020
  • Many people are trying to find ways to be creative in this day and age.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Her creative prowess knows no bounds and her career is proof of that.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Sep. 2023
  • And stars are wearing them in such creative ways amid the cold weather.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

creative

2 of 2 noun
  • But the move gave some creatives pause.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
  • Yes, the cost to creatives has been huge.
    Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
  • As more creatives move to the state, the projects will come.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
  • But the creative has to meet the moment.
    Jeff Kaplan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But your view seems to be that creatives need not worry so much.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • There’s so many options for creatives to put their work out there.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
  • That way, the creatives could utilize the stage space for dancers.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
  • And that’s the case for a lot of Black writers and creatives.
    Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
  • These are things that like really wrack the minds of a lot of creatives.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • And on the call there are women creatives, there are male creatives.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 June 2026
  • When the pandemic hit, a lot of creatives froze.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In brief, here’s a look at some of the town’s most notable creatives, and what drew them north.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2023
  • To our creatives and to our creative partners.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Most of them are East Coast creatives here for a quick coastal getaway.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • The couple worked with many friends and local creatives to design their space.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Yet, the cost-of-living crisis is driving creatives out of our city.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Here’s how the team of creatives gave this home a wonderful sequel.
    Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • But the way we are treated in this new ecosystem is not working — at least not for the creatives.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2023
  • Consumers and creatives might just be starting to cry uncle.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The Impulsives were the creatives of the group.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The event welcomes stars, young creatives, and industry paragons each year.
    Vogue, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Since the episode aired, the show's creatives have weighed in on the series finale's backlash.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • But the goal is to let creatives keep as much of their IP as possible.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The screening will be followed by a look back with the creatives behind the series.
    Charna Flam, Variety, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Meanwhile, creatives refused to hold back from thinking big.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The bad news is, there’s no way to get out of having to wait for the cast, crew, and creatives to cook up their magic.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
  • There is no doubt about the threat the technology poses to all creatives.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Pop-ups with local chefs and creatives are held regularly at the shop.
    Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
  • What are the creatives’ hopes for Believe Me and its impact?
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
  • Every piece was a product of the artists as creatives and caretakers, and that was enough.
    Dallas News, 28 Feb. 2023

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