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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
No word yet on other creative attachments.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Public Clothing retains the Derek Lam brand, which continues to be designed by Robert Rodriguez, creative director.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Let’s hope some creative new chef owners are emboldened to set up shop here.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This was an incredibly creative period in Hong Kong cinema, with Tsui Hark and John Woo and Ringo Lam making some of their greatest films.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Public Clothing retains the Derek Lam brand, which continues to be designed by Robert Rodriguez, creative director.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Let’s hope some creative new chef owners are emboldened to set up shop here.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
This was an incredibly creative period in Hong Kong cinema, with Tsui Hark and John Woo and Ringo Lam making some of their greatest films.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In the spirit of the innovative enterprise, resilience emerges when complexity is structured to absorb uncertainty, not fight it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As for cosmic weather this week, May 24 is soft, spiritual, and imaginative, and perfect for relaxation and a spa day.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Age-appropriate imaginative play is also a smart tactic.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Japanese genre maven Kiyoshi Kurosawa is mostly known outside his homeland for eerie, visually inventive chillers like Cure, Pulse and Loft that brought the J-horror trend into the arthouse.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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The inventive cocktail menu is highly influenced by international flavors.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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This is a clever ensemble comedy that premiered at SXSW with Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But behind the feminist statement and clever subversion, something else happened.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Instead, the talented Avs did the unthinkable, proving Game 2 was not a fluke by falling flat on their red faces again.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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And be sure to take advantage of the on-site dining options, too, including Bar Sierra (where talented sommelier Chip Ermish curates a spectacularly diverse wine cellar) and Cafe Crêpe, a food truck making masterful French treats.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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