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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
An amazing amount of work and talent goes into the creation of this unique film.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.
—Ashley Nunes, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
While it's served in a bag worth tens of thousands, the customer doesn't get to keep the famed Hermès creation.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 June 2025
Annual funding for the FUEL Network has ranged from $250,000 to $500,000, said Councilmember Eric Guerra, who spearheaded the program’s creation in 2017.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.
—Ashley Nunes, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
While it's served in a bag worth tens of thousands, the customer doesn't get to keep the famed Hermès creation.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 June 2025
Annual funding for the FUEL Network has ranged from $250,000 to $500,000, said Councilmember Eric Guerra, who spearheaded the program’s creation in 2017.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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The Trump administration's stance on AI has largely aligned with that of companies, arguing that regulation would stymie innovation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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For well-resourced jurisdictions, this could spur innovation.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The creators have also previously teased upcoming projects in the Stranger Things universe.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Except in this strange universe, the boy retains his control and safety from beginning to end while everybody else is imperiled.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Make Promotions Default Milkman and Pink advocate for a shift in promotion practices, suggesting that organizations should make promotions the default rather than requiring individuals to opt-in.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Otherwise, Polk frequently received glowing feedback before and after her promotion to sergeant in 2021.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The invention of cities could be to blame for the proliferation of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), according to a new study.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, if an A.I. system speeds the invention of a lifesaving medical device, that device must still be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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Totem Films holds world sales rights to the film, which is directed by Lithuania’s Vytautas Katkus.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Despite the pessimism in the business world these days—with the stock market gyrating, unemployment unpredictable, costs rising, and international trade becoming burdensome, the future of the aerospace industry is bright.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Those who like taking their SUV or truck out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature and enjoy quality time with friends and family will appreciate the Howler Brothers theme.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, in the Old Master paintings in which Saville had steeped herself, representations of children, especially in religious imagery, often missed something essential about their nature, and about the ways in which maternal care taxes even the most devoted.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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