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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
Wind turbines are already one of mankind’s most wonderfully strange creations, but here are six that stand out for being bold, beautiful, and just a little bit bizarre.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Today programmers are claiming their AI creations have achieved sentience; Google fired a senior developer who claimed their chatbot had gained self-awareness.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The exhibit itself traces shoe trends and innovations from the 19th century to modern day creations.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The latest menu, The Recipe Book, combines long-standing house favorites with new creations.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The designs are now inspiring new creations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The box contains 484 pieces, such as wheel rims to create cars or a green baseplate for stationary creations.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
As a third-generation restaurateur, Bob is the proud owner of Bob's Burgers, serving up a variety of unusual creations.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Today programmers are claiming their AI creations have achieved sentience; Google fired a senior developer who claimed their chatbot had gained self-awareness.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The exhibit itself traces shoe trends and innovations from the 19th century to modern day creations.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The latest menu, The Recipe Book, combines long-standing house favorites with new creations.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The designs are now inspiring new creations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The box contains 484 pieces, such as wheel rims to create cars or a green baseplate for stationary creations.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
As a third-generation restaurateur, Bob is the proud owner of Bob's Burgers, serving up a variety of unusual creations.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creations
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There are also exhibits of actual cutting-edge inventions and a high-tech spa room with a silky-soft carpet.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her childhood was a very creative one, filled with drawing, painting, designing, and tinkering with small inventions.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the show insists that Butler’s expansive universes cannot be separated from the histories of migration, labor, and love.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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For example, other franchises have released their past projects before launching new entries in their respective universes.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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The same investment-as-a-service (IaaS) framework that powers these financial innovations is now being adapted across various sectors.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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With a suite of eleven essential newsletters, including Flagship for daily insights, Principals for Washington insiders, Africa for analysis from the continent, Business and Media, Semafor is redefining the news experience by pioneering journalistic innovations from Semaform to Signals.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Just as Neptune was discovered through its gravitational influence long before it was seen directly, hidden worlds around other stars might first reveal themselves in the shapes of surrounding dust.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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That's right, pop star worlds collided when Carpenter effortlessly posed in the archival gown, which featured a sweetheart neckline embellished with silver beading.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Creations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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