creation

noun

krē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce creation (audio)
Definition of creationnext
1
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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2
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed an unshakable belief in a primal source, a fount of all creation

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3
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 When safety and education are established, high-impact creation follows. — Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Kowalski explores the intersection of ambition, artistry, desire, and the creation of theatrical history. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Countless online courses now promise to teach the ropes of content creation, while Arizona State University will be offering a new content creation major. — Julianna Pillemer, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 Many VICs enjoy posting about their fashion excursions—shopping for custom looks in Paris, wearing them everywhere else—but Roth has operationalized his content creation. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
  1. innovation
  2. universe
  3. promotion
  4. invention
  5. world
  6. advancement
  7. nature
Noun
  • Still, experts cautioned that the artificial intelligence boom might generate investment and wealth without producing the broad hiring associated with previous waves of technological innovation.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • By the 1960s innovations in silk screen printing, a process of image transfer that has its origins in historic block printing from China and Japan, made slogan-spreading all the easier.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovation
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  • When James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins at DC Studios in 2022, one of their core tenets was ensuring that the writers and directors shaping their interconnected universe would not be beholden to a house style.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, be among the first to see the new roadmap for the future of the Naruto universe!
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of universe
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  • Despite playing a pivotal role in Leicester’s promotion to the Premier League in 2014 and then the great escape to avoid relegation a year later that paved the way for surely the most unlikely title success of all-time in 2016, James had no offers.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Rules have tightened in recent years, and officials with children and a spouse in other countries are not eligible for promotion.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotion
Noun
  • The inventions are bright, fun, and made with serious pastry skill, and the team doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
    — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • American Standard toilets Many modern inventions morph over time as technology improves or new construction materials are developed.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • The record labels’ personas and allies clashed in what came to be known as the battle between the East and West Coast rap worlds.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its members include Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and several other world leaders.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of world
Noun
  • Having captured global attention with its dancing and kung-fu fighting androids, China’s Unitree has become the poster child of the country’s robotic advancement.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement.
    — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • His clubhouse presence and offensive output have carried the Nats thus far, and if the decision goes awry, both could be disrupted by the public nature of the in-season move.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The unusual nature of the case has attracted national attention and debate.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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