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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 feverish adoration of kolaches, originally a Czech creation brought to Texas by immigrants, is no coincidence at the historic Pearl.
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Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Awschalom noted that the discovery could lead to the creation of multifunctional quantum-on-chip devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Presidential trips rose significantly after the creation of Air Force One in 1953.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026
The more that things are protected, the more that their developments and creations are going to be in environments that are going to be very natural and beautiful … When people announce that there's a development, everyone gets scared.
—Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
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Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Awschalom noted that the discovery could lead to the creation of multifunctional quantum-on-chip devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Presidential trips rose significantly after the creation of Air Force One in 1953.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2026
The more that things are protected, the more that their developments and creations are going to be in environments that are going to be very natural and beautiful … When people announce that there's a development, everyone gets scared.
—Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
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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.—
Daniel Yergin,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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The news comes as the United States is at the center of the soccer universe with Canada and Mexico as co-hosts of the men's World Cup.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Because the system remained sealed from its surroundings, scientists reconstructed the sequence of events using only changes occurring within the mini-universe.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig is the only coach who has been with the organization from Day 1, and could be in line for the ultimate promotion.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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An individual used a promotion for a 5% discount off their fare, but the price to get to The Grove was actually about 50 cents higher than that of those who didn't receive a discount.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The lag from invention to measurable productivity gains was approximately 40 years.—
Lance Knight,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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After the official signing of the 14-point peace plan between the United States and Iran, world leaders have welcomed the diplomatic efforts.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Your social world may grate on you today!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare and technology mean its military is inflicting far more casualties on Russia than earlier in the war.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by investment and innovation projects, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today in Barcelona amid a context of euphoria but also tensions over artificial intelligence (AI), whose rapid advancement is shaking up the tech sector.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The sentient spaceship named the Andromeda Ascendant was a cool touch, and the show's upbeat nature won over loyal genre audiences.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Prior research has found more than 70% of all ultraprocessed foods fit the definition of hyperpalatable — combinations of sugar, refined carbs, sodium and fat that are not found in nature.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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