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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
Murphy is the creative force behind shows like Glee, American Horror Story, Monster and the upcoming American Love Story.
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The Messner Bee Farm Store features a creative and colorful interior designed by Rachael in collaboration with Erik and their employees.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Julie Dodson Webster is the founder and creative director of Dodson Interiors in Houston, Texas.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Lest that sound daunting, the three, who bonded over the summer while workshopping the show with the creative team, don’t seem worried.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The Messner Bee Farm Store features a creative and colorful interior designed by Rachael in collaboration with Erik and their employees.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Julie Dodson Webster is the founder and creative director of Dodson Interiors in Houston, Texas.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Lest that sound daunting, the three, who bonded over the summer while workshopping the show with the creative team, don’t seem worried.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
Adjective
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What sets Subotic apart is his innovative approach to financial services.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ensuing era was the group’s most commercially successful, as Beck’s innovative playing embellished the band’s increasingly experimental sound.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Crow’s Bench Crow’s Bench at Schweitzer’s Humbird has indoor-outdoor dining and an elevated menu showcasing local ingredients and imaginative preparations.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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With an imaginative vision, the designer could take anything from a simple gown or a hat and turn it into an elaborate and artistic creation.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Credit must go to Andrews, whose long-ball playbook was inventive, varied, and repeatedly unsettled Amorim’s defence.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Han has continued to build on that momentum, creating a stream of inventive sandwich recipes that have gone viral on TikTok.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of clear instructions, clever engineering and high-energy videos makes CrunchLabs stand out among subscription boxes, offering a yearlong experience that feels fresh with each delivery.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, clever Frances must have understood her caper was destined for failure.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s openness to foreign talent is at odds with Washington’s recent decision to hike the price of visas for talented workers as much as 50-fold.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Katz came into a good situation in 2021 with a veteran, talented staff.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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