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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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a creative genius
an artistic genius
an imaginative genius
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Recent Examples of creative
Lots of creative writers and painters live there, and there’s a lovely social life that’s completely informal.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The Hunt-heaviness stems from the creative decision that actually saved Mission: Impossible long ago: The writers decided to start creating lasting consequences for their protagonist’s actions.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
There’s no way to package the human creative spirit in an AI prompt.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While Hayek now has her pick of designer pieces to wear on the red carpet, her creative combination for Cannes remains timeless.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The Hunt-heaviness stems from the creative decision that actually saved Mission: Impossible long ago: The writers decided to start creating lasting consequences for their protagonist’s actions.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
There’s no way to package the human creative spirit in an AI prompt.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While Hayek now has her pick of designer pieces to wear on the red carpet, her creative combination for Cannes remains timeless.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
Adjective
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Mat Franco – Season 9 Mat Franco made history by becoming the first magician to win the competition, thrilling audiences with his innovative sleight-of-hand tricks and engaging storytelling.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Achieve flawless curls or a pin-straight blowout with the innovative tool.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In years to come, these five films will be studied and appreciated not only as models of cinematic stealth and resourcefulness but also as a series of wry, even whimsical, self-portraits—a triumph of imaginative reflection under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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For Marder, the world-building became another imaginative component to explore.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
26 May 2025
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By day, guests can visit for its inventive afternoon tea.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Brazilian footwear brand Melissa and Parisian label Maldito are dipping their toes into the western footwear category with a new collaboration offering an inventive take on the cowboy boot.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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