creative

adjective

krē-ˈā-tiv How to pronounce creative (audio)
Definition of creativenext
1
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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2
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 These are films born out of creative necessity and a truly independent spirit. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026 Blue wigs aren't the only creative way Japan supporters have shown their team spirit. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The two sites will operate as an integrated post-production platform intended to retain more audiovisual work, spending and creative control in Spain rather than outsourcing those services abroad. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 3 July 2026 In choosing Anderson to design her wedding dress, Swift chose a designer just a few years her senior, at 41, and one who was named creative director at Dior just over one year ago. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for creative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
  1. innovative
  2. imaginative
  3. inventive
  4. clever
  5. talented
Adjective
  • Inspired by the effects of microneedling, natural Dermal Micro-points innovative collagen-boosting gel formula mimics some of the benefits of the procedure, without the needles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • But over the last year, there’s been more interest in its innovative possibilities.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of innovative
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  • Instead of letting the lemon tree’s leaves fall and wither, the culinary team makes oils to use in Scholtmeyer’s imaginative cooking.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Instead of creating a carbon-copy of Disney's American theme parks, its designers, who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering, tailored the Shanghai site to the local market.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of imaginative
Adjective
  • If American music in 1976 represented a collective, inquisitive, inventive American spirit of discovery, the semiquincentennial in the age of social media has become more about the individual identity.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Using premium ingredients and modern cooking techniques, the team serves up classic BBQ staples alongside inventive takes on fan-favorite dishes.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
Definition of inventive
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  • So began a clever tradition in which clothes dryers, rotisserie ovens, popcorn machines and other gadgets replaced the bassist’s conventional amp stacks.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Defensively strong enough to stifle their talented attackers, with the technical ability to pierce their backline on the counter.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • But laziness, alcoholism and a lack of talent led Marx to conclude that for people like himself, the only way to achieve success was to take (steal) wealth from those more talented and ambitious.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
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