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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
From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Langstraat Bui would go on to attend Wheaton College and the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on literature and creative writing.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Be inspired by creative builds at Atlanta Brick Con on Saturday and Sunday at the Gas South Convention Center.
—Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The My Cultura Podcast Network launched in May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, an iHeartMedia on-air personality and president and chief creative officer of iHeartLatino.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Langstraat Bui would go on to attend Wheaton College and the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on literature and creative writing.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Be inspired by creative builds at Atlanta Brick Con on Saturday and Sunday at the Gas South Convention Center.
—Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The My Cultura Podcast Network launched in May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, an iHeartMedia on-air personality and president and chief creative officer of iHeartLatino.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Both brands have deep heritage and craftsmanship behind them, but are equally forward-looking and innovative.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.—
Ioannis Ioannou,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fragrance has more tangible notes, too — ambrette, oud and cypriol among them — but mounting interest in fantasy-note fragrances at large indicates that the scent’s more imaginative componentry has likely been the bigger driver of its success.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The show has a Theater for Young Audiences sensibility in many ways, which is hardly surprising since it was based on the imaginative work of one so young.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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On Main Street, Majestic Repertory Theatre offers a distinctly different experience, combining a professional theater presence with bold, high-energy plays, musicals, and original works known for inventive set design, immersive elements, and a playful, sometimes provocative, approach.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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This sleek, inventive shoulder bag is well under $100 but looks way pricier.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Russia has been overtly aggressive while China is more clever and subtle, using tactics such as intellectual property theft and economic penetration of less developed countries.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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One of those picks the Cowboys acquired was used to get Quinnen Williams, another talented defensive tackle, in a trade with the Jets.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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That lineup might be the most talented in USC history.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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