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

Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Now these artists are exploring the relationship between humor and faith with audiences that are feeling the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and culture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of creativity

Noun

The new college will build on the California College of the Arts' legacy, integrating advanced technology with artistic imagination and design to cultivate future creators.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The bricks allow children and fans to build anything from their imagination, according to the release.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Definition of imagination

Noun

Diversity leaders, who have often been positioned around talent, will no longer be able to lean on the annual EEO1 report that many have relied on to understand the demographic data needed to excel in their position.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
As well as his dazzling talent, supporters loved the tireless work rate and enthusiasm of their No 7.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of talent

Noun

Ridley Scott One of the best late-career films from an all-time master, this sci-fi gem sees Matt Damon playing an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars and has to use his ingenuity to get home.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 July 2026
All of which is to say that the Odyssey, in depriving Nolan of opportunities for his ingenuity as a screenwriter, has also pushed him toward greater filmmaking risks.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of ingenuity

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