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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
Coach has also leaned into the customization craze with the creation of dozens of bag charms, some priced as low as $20.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Under Catholic teaching, immigrants to the United States, like all humans, are God’s creation and children, and they are entitled to human dignity.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Or from whatever this risibly self-serious metaphysical nonsense about performance and possession, creation and exorcism, aims to be.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Those elements then participate in the downstream creation of everything else made of normal matter that forms afterward.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Under Catholic teaching, immigrants to the United States, like all humans, are God’s creation and children, and they are entitled to human dignity.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Or from whatever this risibly self-serious metaphysical nonsense about performance and possession, creation and exorcism, aims to be.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Those elements then participate in the downstream creation of everything else made of normal matter that forms afterward.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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McRae was deeply involved in economic development and improvements in education and developed a national reputation for innovation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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If your company values innovation, hire people who challenge ideas and push for creative solutions — not just those who agree with everything.—
Karla Vallecillo,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Chris Simms,
Scientific American,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are usually one or two prospects who tower over the rest of the draft, and the whole basketball universe knows the top picks well before draft night.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Of course, none of this alone is reason to turn down a direct promotion to the next linear step up in your career path.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Before his promotion, Velasco oversaw relations with the United States and Canada as the ministry’s chief for North America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some adolescents may need therapy or other inventions from mental health professionals, says Skeer.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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His invention was modestly successful, acquired by Monsanto but ultimately rejected by the public for its subpar taste.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her career, Chinese artist Cao Fei has explored every aspect of our world, demonstrating great versatility and insight in her use of a broad range of technologies and languages.—
Miuccia Prada,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The show became best known for its extensive use of mixed media — claymation, 3D CGI, and characters of all sorts of different sizes and shapes helped fill out the show’s surreal world.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Bay Area is home to extensive subcultures of people, many who have worked in tech, who have spent years debating, often online, whether the advancement of AI could threaten humanity.—
St. John Barned-Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Because your nature is bold and spontaneous, aim your confidence at one specific outcome.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Patients now yearn for mental health services that genuinely adjust to the hectic nature of contemporary living.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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