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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 creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
When archaeologists began uncovering ancient statues many centuries after their creation, there was often little sign that they had ever been painted.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
The Humbert School was the creation of its director, John Cooney, a distinguished journalist and major historian.
—Llewellyn King, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
A lot of resources and research went into the creation of the program, Paschke said, and a lot of personal time was spent working on it.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
When archaeologists began uncovering ancient statues many centuries after their creation, there was often little sign that they had ever been painted.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
The Humbert School was the creation of its director, John Cooney, a distinguished journalist and major historian.
—Llewellyn King, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
A lot of resources and research went into the creation of the program, Paschke said, and a lot of personal time was spent working on it.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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The crypto industry has long touted blockchain’s capacity for 24/7 trading, as well as a trading innovation known as perpetual futures.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hughes has more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles, with the YMCA and has focused on supporting health and youth innovations, a museum news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mo’Nique took to Instagram to pen an open letter about the incident, in which Goldberg criticized Mo’Nique’s decision not to participate in additional promotion for her starring role in Lee Daniels’ acclaimed 2009 movie.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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But he is also credited with the invention of a screw water pump — still used in power plants today — and a means of approximating pi, among many other things.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Financing the commercialization of innovations With all its scientific strengths, Europe’s central challenge is not invention but company-building at scale.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The issue reflects continuing shifts across the culinary world.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a different world, the A’s would have executed this strategy with their players in Oakland.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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This discovery sheds light not only on the nature of our solar system, but the evolution of the galaxy itself.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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