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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
In his new role at the French maison, Smith will oversee the creation of four collections annually across men’s footwear, leather goods and accessories, while helping to expand the Christian Louboutin universe beyond product design to incorporate campaigns and immersive experiences.
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks have encouraged him to develop perimeter creation and playmaking instincts rather than stay anchored in the paint.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Pertegaz turned down the opportunity, focusing on his own creations.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Kim will receive funding and support—including production and media studios, digital media infrastructure, and a dedicated production team—toward the creation of new work in advance of a solo exhibition at ACC Creation Space 1 in Gwangju, running from August 2026 to January 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks have encouraged him to develop perimeter creation and playmaking instincts rather than stay anchored in the paint.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Pertegaz turned down the opportunity, focusing on his own creations.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Kim will receive funding and support—including production and media studios, digital media infrastructure, and a dedicated production team—toward the creation of new work in advance of a solo exhibition at ACC Creation Space 1 in Gwangju, running from August 2026 to January 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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Now, that is clearly an innovation that print cannot accommodate, but that a manuscript can.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The collaboration brings together Coach’s heritage craftsmanship and B&V’s expertise in circular innovation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Always Greener, which scored 15 nominations on the annual Brit List, is a high concept script that follows a struggling artist, haunted by past failure, who is given a one-in-a-million chance to become his rich and successful doppelganger from a parallel universe.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Panpsychists don’t believe in anything supernatural or outside the physical universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Andy Jones What the data says Burnley’s promotion was built on a strong defensive foundation, but that stability has quickly evaporated against Premier League opposition.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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From iconic festival to global tour promotion for superstar artists, to some of the most iconic and well-known venues, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industry.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Solomon, speaking from the sidelines of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit in Washington, cited the disruption caused by the invention in the late 1700s of the steam engine, which helped fuel the first industrial revolution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The author, a naturally playful fabulist, is furloughed here into invention and free play.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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That’s what Rebecca feels—all alone in a world that seems to care less.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Achieving quick, consistent self-assembly in solution without evaporation has remained a significant difficulty, despite advancements in block copolymer templating, metal alkoxide chemistry, and nanomaterials.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The designers also wanted to pay homage to the technology that makes an advancement like this possible.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The most popular images depicting families are centered around nature and farmwork, leaving out indoor bonding activities like sharing meals, getting ready for work and school, playing games and shopping.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Making room for levity is, then, a way of admitting the human—not through the granular and intimate detail that lends Ferrante’s novels their power but through a broader concession to nature.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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