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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
Go with your energy to make content creation effortless.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
No doubt, an elite player up front would elevate the team, but football is not as binary as that and the issues with creation and conversion that have arisen over the past two seasons stretch beyond just one position.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Indeed the two countries went to war over Kashmir within a year of the partition of India soon after the creation of Pakistan.
—Ayesha Jalal, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
During a time of relative peace in the Second Age of Middle-earth, the show captures all the major events of the period from the creation of the Rings of Power to the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron (Charlie Vickers).
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
No doubt, an elite player up front would elevate the team, but football is not as binary as that and the issues with creation and conversion that have arisen over the past two seasons stretch beyond just one position.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Indeed the two countries went to war over Kashmir within a year of the partition of India soon after the creation of Pakistan.
—Ayesha Jalal, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
During a time of relative peace in the Second Age of Middle-earth, the show captures all the major events of the period from the creation of the Rings of Power to the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron (Charlie Vickers).
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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Public investments in science have produced economic health and prosperity for all Americans and advanced our national security through innovation and soft diplomacy.—
Mary K. Feeney,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Both of us are at the University of Colorado Center for COMBAT Research, where one of our core missions is to improve the psychological health of these families through education, innovation and high-impact research.—
Anne Ritter,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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These upcoming releases are part of Marvel's ongoing efforts to expand and diversify its cinematic universe.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Those familiar with the Kim K–helmed brand know that something is always happening in its universe (just a few weeks ago, Skims soft-launched its buzzy Bi-Annual Sale with deals of up to 50 percent off on body-hugging classics).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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He’s already been called up to the majors twice in his career, including once earlier this season, but didn’t play in any games after those promotions.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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The last decade has packed in a promotion near-miss, reaching the Premier League, eight years in the top division spent under four managers while progressing from regulars in the bottom six in the table to the top 10, plus a first taste of UEFA competition.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Whereas most stablecoins are backed up by a mix of cash and other assets to match the value of tokens in circulation, Kwon’s invention was instead backed by a complex set of code.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The past three years of war have seen Ukraine's brave defenders make massive military advancements, as battlefield necessity has become the mother of invention.—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Alvarez has since pivoted back to practicing for the 2025 world championships in Singapore in July, while looking ahead to the 2028 Summer Olympics in L.A.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon play the mom and dad of a wealthy family holed up in a posh bunker in a salt mine, George MacKay plays their son who yearns to know about the inhospitable outside world, and Moses Ingram is the stranger who changes everything.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Agassi said he was originally drawn to pickleball because of its social, inclusive nature.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Arteta did not disclose the exact nature of the problem but explained Timber, 23, was missing from the matchday squad for the weekend’s Premier League fixture due to a knock picked up in the first leg defeat against the Ligue 1 champions on Tuesday.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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