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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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In 2019, the Gucci and Saint Laurent owner launched the Kering Generation Award to scout innovative talent worldwide—an initiative that has since expanded to include a dedicated jewelry edition.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Democrats in Congress have questioned the legality of some of those efforts, including a program that offers drugmakers expedited reviews for innovative medicines.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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While the work influenced him, he was especially struck by the painting’s imaginative details and seemingly futuristic vision.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Using large-format Polaroid film and primarily shooting in his Paris studio, Roversi’s dream-like and imaginative compositions have been able to transcend time.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Interest is surging in the tiny, bulbous legumes sometimes met with a shrug, as more Americans increasingly seek out cheap, healthy and inventive food.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Cocktails are a mix of classic and inventive, with a carrot-ginger-turmeric juice laced with tequila gracing the Ninety Acres menu for fall and a martini paired with caviar in the Great Room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But the most clever way to take advantage of this trend?—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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This clever ruse thwarted the late-summer naval attack.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Stramp said Koeninger, who has a 6-foot-3, 210 pound frame, is the most talented to every come through the program, and emphasized his variety of tools, which includes elite fielding, pitching and hitting.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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And there is one factor above all else that explains why the terrifically talented trio is hitting so terribly.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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