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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
Earlier this year, California’s devastating Eaton Fire destroyed much of Altadena, a diverse, creative community just north of Pasadena.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Each honoree was introduced by one of their creative collaborators.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Co-founded by identical twin brothers Gabino and Stephen Roche, the company has gained significant attention with its creative video announcements.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Ice Spice recently told Rolling Stone her creative process has stayed the same throughout her career.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Each honoree was introduced by one of their creative collaborators.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Co-founded by identical twin brothers Gabino and Stephen Roche, the company has gained significant attention with its creative video announcements.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Ice Spice recently told Rolling Stone her creative process has stayed the same throughout her career.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Brazil is set to introduce an ambitious and innovative new system for financing forest protection (more on that below) and Lula comes into COP30 with an impressive record of successful forest protection.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The night celebrated innovative global environmental solutions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soccer Sidekicks’ Spot the Ball stands out for its imaginative approach to instruction.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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His imaginative storytelling techniques, well known to readers of his previous books Will in the World and The Swerve, often threaten to push him into the realm of historical fiction.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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The modern diner offers inventive takes on everything from frittatas to Reubens to Waldorf salads.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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Salt & Char is a steakhouse with a farm-to-table ethos that showcases the best of Upstate New York’s produce, while Morrissey’s Lounge & Bistro serves up decadent and inventive American fare with an exciting cocktail program and an impressive wine list.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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A lot of clever stuff goes into this.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Penn State saw numerous talented players walk through its doors with Franklin at the helm, with many of them going on to excel in the NFL.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most recently, the Eagles were able to part ways Tuesday with a 2026 third-rounder to acquire Dolphins edge Jaelan Phillips — a talented but injured pass rusher coming off back-to-back season-ending injuries (Achilles and ACL).—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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