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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
The result was the creation of a 10+0 format, which will give both players 10 minutes to make their moves without any chance to add additional time, increasing the chances of blunders as players battle against the clock.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The horizontal bar chart shows job creation statistics for July 2025 parsed by sector.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred synergy that exists between the light and dark, which is also a symbol of the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The horizontal bar chart shows job creation statistics for July 2025 parsed by sector.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred synergy that exists between the light and dark, which is also a symbol of the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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For businesses, this means integrating vision, mission, strategy, culture, etc., in ways that collectively create sustained innovation, success and societal impact.—
Jerry Cahn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The more low-mass primordial black holes in the early universe, the more gas is heated and the more star formation is stunted.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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When asked where the soul lives, Right says, Everywhere, in every molecule of every cell, and in every version of that cell in every universe.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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In humdrum Fargo, ND, an ordinary man named AJ is content with his mundane existence and rejects any interruption to his tranquility, including a promotion at work – offered by his boss who happens to be his dad.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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The First Information Revolution: Writing as Technology Around 3200 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia, the invention of writing changed everything.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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First observed on Aug 19, 1991, the day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed in 1837.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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What kind of Black man does this world need, onscreen or in living color?—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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His biggest competitor in the category, Noah Lyles, has already qualified for the event as a reigning world champion.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This year’s federal funding cuts are severely impacting STEM research and education, threatening the future of innovation and our nation’s health and technological advancement.—
Lisa Eyler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Institutions like Delaware State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Jackson State University and many others were born from this mandate, and have since become pillars of educational opportunity and community advancement.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The director’s philosophical approach to the project draws from observations of nature, particularly how rainforests sustain themselves through symbiotic relationships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Across the United States, in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, tens of thousands of tarantulas will being crawling out of their burrows in search of females – making for a fascinating, if a little creepy – display of the wonders of nature.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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