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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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Recent Examples of creative
Framed as a feel-good drama with heart and humor, the series pairs a distinctly offbeat legal premise with a heavyweight creative package led by Weaving.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The positional move, along with his developing body, set the stage for his creative style of play.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Further casting for Three Days of Rain as well as production dates and a full creative team will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Recently, Cendoya streamlined global marketing via Publicis Flame, an agency integrating creative, media, and data services.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The positional move, along with his developing body, set the stage for his creative style of play.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Further casting for Three Days of Rain as well as production dates and a full creative team will be announced in the coming weeks.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Recently, Cendoya streamlined global marketing via Publicis Flame, an agency integrating creative, media, and data services.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Film Independent is expanding the Film Independent Spirit Awards with the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, a new honor recognizing narrative film and television works that engage with environmental issues through innovative and impactful storytelling.
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Companion pieces in black titanium and white diamonds introduce a contemporary contrast while reinforcing the collection's emphasis on innovative materials and craftsmanship.
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Ideas need crisp notes as the temperamental Moon in your 9th House opposes imaginative Neptune in your 3rd House, bringing visions and messages together.
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With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
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Steven Soderbergh was determined to publish his inventive work Production 02074 exactly 51 years after the launch of its subject, Steven Spielberg‘s 1975 classic Jaws.
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Sunnei emerged on the international scene with unexpected and inventive show concepts, and the designers share with Franco Moschino a tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, peppering their collections with fashion commentary.
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This is an Edwardian- inspired new build, so the rooms are large (starting at 290 square feet) with clever details throughout, such as reassuringly spacious showers and barista-style Morning coffee machines—a welcome upgrade on noisy Nespresso units.
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With a boost from Randy Newman’s clever score, the Buzz Lightyear sections are hilarious.
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have built much of their recent success around a deep and talented starting rotation, so much so that the team was able to confidently move on from a star starter before this season began.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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