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 Yes, there are the spectacular creations, but there are very few designers who really understand a woman’s body and accentuate it. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Baird has shared videos of the family's water silhouette creations on social media, with some of the clips garnering millions of views each. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 And here, even as significant stretches of the outdoors unfold, the director manages to keep his creation claustrophobic. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 For them, the real test is whether AI expands opportunity and supports job creation. — Paschal Donohoe, Time, 8 July 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
  • Donald Iwerks, son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose groundbreaking innovations transformed cinematic storytelling and immersive entertainment, died July 9.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • The project won a special award at Moscow's Archimedes innovation exhibition this year.
    — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026
Definition of innovation
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  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
  • Dune is Legendary’s expansive, multi-format sci-fi universe based on Frank Herbert’s Hugo Award-winning novel series.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • Investors should watch whether Nike’s return to sport translates into better sell-through, fewer promotions, cleaner inventory, and stronger demand in categories that matter.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of promotion
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  • Born on July 24, 1929, Iwerks grew up in Southern California in a family where imagination and invention were woven into everyday life.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Here, perhaps, is a truer explanation for the relentless invention and questing that just happens to result in their ecstatic calibrations of noise.
    — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • The Castro family has been linked, through GAESA chiefly, to a lucrative world of hotels, banks, retail monopolies, foreign-currency businesses, foreign private compounds and offshore accounts.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Hiltz finished seventh in the 1,500 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics and fifth in the same race at the 2025 world championships in Tokyo.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of world
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  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Or the pressure to adopt AI may lead some workers to either seek jobs that do not involve those new advancements or retire altogether.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • That was one of the main goals when designing the app, since an internet connection isn't always guaranteed when exploring nature in Michigan.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The limited nature of the aquariums’ beluga habitats affects the whales both physically and mentally, with one of the main problems being boredom, said Marino, who is also a neuroscientist.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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