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as in inventions
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 universes
the whole body of things observed or assumed
an unshakable belief in a primal source, a fount of all creation
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as in promotions
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 creations
The bar program spotlights Tennessee whiskeys alongside classic cocktails and house creations across the hotel’s three distinct bar spaces.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Other modeling clay may come in a colorful variety pack, which is great for kids and those who want to make vibrant and unique creations without using any additional paint.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noted for its cheese‐foam and boba-tea creations, Hey Tea is slated to open this June at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
One through-line in Van Assche’s creations is a focus on beauty.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Deitz said there is a likelihood his team's creations will return to the nation's capital this year.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
There are in-house designers like Vitry to help guide grand ideas toward genuinely beautiful creations.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
With this platform, fans were able to submit different burger creations.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
If anything, Sentimental Value is about that tension between wanting to explain the origin of your ideas and wanting to distance yourself from your own creations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Other modeling clay may come in a colorful variety pack, which is great for kids and those who want to make vibrant and unique creations without using any additional paint.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noted for its cheese‐foam and boba-tea creations, Hey Tea is slated to open this June at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
One through-line in Van Assche’s creations is a focus on beauty.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Deitz said there is a likelihood his team's creations will return to the nation's capital this year.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
There are in-house designers like Vitry to help guide grand ideas toward genuinely beautiful creations.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
With this platform, fans were able to submit different burger creations.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
If anything, Sentimental Value is about that tension between wanting to explain the origin of your ideas and wanting to distance yourself from your own creations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creations
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The printing press, clocks, muskets — all these inventions changed humankind forever.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shapiro argued that Netflix needs Warner’s IP to create similar ecosystems where fans can engage continuously, perhaps even using AI to create their own content within those universes.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Digital networks and algorithmic curation have fragmented public life into discrete informational universes.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to Sony at the end of the 2025/2026 season and Sony will continue to manage brand integrations with international distribution rights to the shows moving to Sony from December 1, 2025.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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As supply chains evolve and demands change, plant and factory managers are encouraged to adapt, with technological innovations continually elevating operations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The industry can’t innovate if the brands don’t invest in those innovations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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But beyond the text on his screen there are entire worlds—of history, philosophy, and maybe even of love—in the stories and people he and AI conjure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their findings show that planets are far less common around stars in this late stage of life, suggesting that many close-orbiting worlds are likely destroyed as their stars expand, offering strong observational evidence of this dramatic planetary demise.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Creations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creations. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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