CREATIONS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

creations

noun

plural of creation

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 Oftentimes, these displays lead to many random rub creations that will never be touched again by that buck, or any other deer. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Through it all, Pooh has remained one of children’s literature’s most enduring creations. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026 Among the new creations are Busìa, a low-alcohol drink inspired by the Americano and dedicated to leading character Gertrude, the Nun of Monza. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 While the provenance of certain dishes may be obvious, others are simply Feng’s wild card creations. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 At its debut, Leane is offering a glimpse of his rarefied creations. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Her thoughts, ideas, and connections, are ricocheting and forming spectacular creations that are the epitome of what a brain at its most powerful can achieve. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 One of Rathbun’s most popular Abacus creations — the lobster scallion shooter — takes on a new life at On The Rocks. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Adrià and Pujol selected the dishes from among the 1,846 creations produced at El Bulli over the restaurant’s history. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Many still recognize him as the radar tech from Spaceballs (1987); more still have heard his vocal inventions in Gremlins (1984).

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventions

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Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher who performed in several promotions including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), died after suffering a medical emergency during a show.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
The Central Carolina fair maintains an active Facebook page and regularly posts updates, including promotions and videos of adorable petting zoo animals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of promotions

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Of the industrial innovations underpinning this order, the assembly line and vertical integration were most significant.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
As the Harvard historian Steven Shapin writes in his book The Scientific Life, countless innovations such as these that originated in corporate labs during the 20th century helped change the public’s perception of science.

— Matthew Sun, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of innovations

Noun

This is where the Krafts have enjoyed so many moments, worlds away from any roaring crowd or national television audience or expectation to perform at the highest level for one of the most iconic franchises in sports.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of worlds

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Building codes for tall buildings have evolved in the past quarter century, and today’s skyscrapers incorporate many advancements that make new buildings safer.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
His occasional free-agent splurges obscured an organizational myopia that left his team with scant investments in staffing, analytical advancements and technological necessities.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of advancements

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Dark matter and dark energy, also not yet directly observed, together are the source of the vast majority of energy in the universe, but their physical natures are unknown.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026

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