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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
The visit is intended to highlight the rich heritage of the British textile industry and celebrate the joy found in working in the creative industries.
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Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Shavone Charles is leaving her diversity and inclusion communications post at TikTok to launch a fashion series for New York Fashion Week, among other creative ventures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
But the Big Tech companies behind generative AI learned early on that building a business using the creative works of others is easier without asking permission or compensating creatives.
—Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The deal brings, from day one, a roster of IPs in active development with top-tier creative talent, along with several initiatives in the field of innovation applied to the film and TV sector.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Shavone Charles is leaving her diversity and inclusion communications post at TikTok to launch a fashion series for New York Fashion Week, among other creative ventures.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
But the Big Tech companies behind generative AI learned early on that building a business using the creative works of others is easier without asking permission or compensating creatives.
—Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The deal brings, from day one, a roster of IPs in active development with top-tier creative talent, along with several initiatives in the field of innovation applied to the film and TV sector.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
Adjective
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Often, the most innovative solutions come from combining AI insights with human wisdom from diverse sources.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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What transpired were innovative and somewhat futuristic trousers, blazers, and outerwear.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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This sculptural Snoopy mug brings the scene to life, featuring the dog in his heroic Flying Ace outfit (which doubles as an adorable Halloween costume idea), scarf and goggles in place, ready for imaginative aerial battles.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Again, bold and daring and wild changes, sure, but also imaginative and illuminating.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s humor, insight, and a ton of catchy and inventive premises here.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still, these issues fade into the background as you’re presented with some of the most inventive and subversive artistic creations of 2025.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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If so, its still a quick and clever method for styling a bun in a pinch.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The music industry – any field in entertainment, actually – can be fraught with exciting parties, events, and the spoils that come with hitting it big, but all of these things have spelled the downfall for too many talented artists.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Ravens made an argument for the NFL’s most talented team.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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