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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
If your application process requires multiple forms, account creation or redundant uploads, many applicants will abandon it midway.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
From beginner builds to advanced display-worthy creations, there are deals across every price point.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The laws range from prohibiting video streaming services from playing ads at a loud volume, to the creation of a pilot program to address the critical need for hospitals in rural areas.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Presidential trips rose significantly after the creation of Air Force One in 1953.
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Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
From beginner builds to advanced display-worthy creations, there are deals across every price point.
—
Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The laws range from prohibiting video streaming services from playing ads at a loud volume, to the creation of a pilot program to address the critical need for hospitals in rural areas.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Presidential trips rose significantly after the creation of Air Force One in 1953.
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Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for creation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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That changed as Americans wholeheartedly embraced the automobile and a new innovation—the drive-in gasoline station—proliferated at an astonishing rate across the country.
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.
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Satellite, rocket and robotics startups are in testing Outside of the trillion-dollar-plus tech stock universe, several startups are also eyeing the skies.
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This analysis used the US stock market as defined by the CRSP/Compustat universe, but excluded microcaps, very small companies.
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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The lag from invention to measurable productivity gains was approximately 40 years.
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Here were decades of human invention and competition, and staggering quantities of money, all distilled down to something smaller than the size of a newborn’s pinkie finger.
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London — Democratic leaders must answer to voters, lawmakers and other world leaders.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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The injuries ranged from minor to serious in nature, the highway patrol said in its release.
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The taxing nature of executive roles, coupled with constant travel, high decision volumes, and immense stress, necessitates robust physical capacity.
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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