CREATIVENESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

creativeness

noun

Definition of creativeness

as in creativity

the skill and imagination to create new things a child with the creativeness to build his own figure of a superhero out of the parts of several toys

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of creativeness But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible. — Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativeness

Noun

And it was viewed as a home for the kind of silly human creativity that, these days, is increasingly replaced in our feeds by AI slop.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Early exposure to entrepreneurship, whether through education or the home environment, significantly boosts entrepreneurial intention while building the critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity that leadership requires in any field.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of creativity

Noun

The play blends fact, memory, and theatrical imagination, offering a glimpse into the creative forces behind one of the most influential works in American theater.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Other exhibitions are devoted to individual artists of the 20th century, whose images connect modern imaginations with ancient emotions and beliefs.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of imagination

Noun

The backstory Once upon a time, there was a Spanish family blessed with a talent for finding historic buildings and transforming them into hotels that anyone who admires beauty and nature would want to visit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The Crusaders graduated a lot of talent from last year’s squad, but should get healthy against the Seahawks.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of talent

Noun

These provide a visible stage where nontechnical builders can showcase their work, gather feedback and be recognized by leadership for their ingenuity.

— Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
For the average person, every entrepreneurial success story is an inspiration, a reminder that hard work and ingenuity can accomplish great things.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

Browse Nearby Words

creative

creativeness

creativity

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Creativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativeness. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of creativeness

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

expeditious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes