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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
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Recent Examples of imagination
For Jews, the Seder is not only an act of remembrance but an exercise in moral imagination.
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Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
People typically find their purpose through an act of moral imagination.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
And monoculture is the enemy of imagination.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Steve Carell may be etched in the popular imagination as Michael Scott.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
People typically find their purpose through an act of moral imagination.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
And monoculture is the enemy of imagination.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Steve Carell may be etched in the popular imagination as Michael Scott.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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Your creativity is also doing something quietly remarkable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 A single spark of inspiration can unleash a wildfire of creativity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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Pickled fish and vegetables became essential components of monastic diets, reflecting the intersection of faith, practicality, and culinary ingenuity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ingenuity is real, and pitches from Alternew, Fibarcode, IntheLoopAi, and the eventual winner, Intrinsic Advanced Materials, were very impressive.—
Lisa Jepsen,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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But fans online have panned the card for lacking top talent such as former two-division champion Jon Jones, who requested his release from the UFC immediately after being excluded from the White House show.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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