CREATIVENESS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

creativeness

noun

Definition of creativeness

as in creativity

the skill and imagination to create new things a child with the creativeness to build his own figure of a superhero out of the parts of several toys

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Recent Examples of creativeness But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible. — Andrew McDiarmid, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Students of color deserve to learn to trust themselves, to think expansively and critically, to delight in their creativity and to love reading, learning and writing.

— Kaliris Salas-Ramirez, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
Mercury conjoins Jupiter in Leo and your 5th House of Self-Expression, making creativity, play, and performance feel larger than usual.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of creativity

Noun

The play blends fact, memory, and theatrical imagination, offering a glimpse into the creative forces behind one of the most influential works in American theater.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Other exhibitions are devoted to individual artists of the 20th century, whose images connect modern imaginations with ancient emotions and beliefs.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of imagination

Noun

The backstory Once upon a time, there was a Spanish family blessed with a talent for finding historic buildings and transforming them into hotels that anyone who admires beauty and nature would want to visit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The Crusaders graduated a lot of talent from last year’s squad, but should get healthy against the Seahawks.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of talent

Noun

These provide a visible stage where nontechnical builders can showcase their work, gather feedback and be recognized by leadership for their ingenuity.

— Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
For the average person, every entrepreneurial success story is an inspiration, a reminder that hard work and ingenuity can accomplish great things.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

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