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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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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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a creative genius
an artistic genius
an imaginative genius
an innovative genius
a visionary genius
an inventive genius
creative solutions
imaginative solutions
innovative solutions
inventive solutions
resourceful solutions
adventurous solutions
creative thinking
a creative use
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Recent Examples of creative
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
So my creative process is the same until after I'm done.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 May 2025
There’s the need for everyone involved — the creative team involved in the Broadway side — to want to do that.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Located in the Wedgewood Houston area of Nashville on Martin Street, Capitol Music Group Nashville features 40,000 square feet of office space which includes state-of-the-art recording studios, a live performance space and creative content studios.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Wang’s mother began to get creative, substituting American items to whip up the modernized Chinese cuisine that Wang and his sister, Lulu, ate through their childhood: dishes like a kind of beef Bourguignon with Sichuan peppercorn and star anise.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
So my creative process is the same until after I'm done.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 May 2025
There’s the need for everyone involved — the creative team involved in the Broadway side — to want to do that.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Located in the Wedgewood Houston area of Nashville on Martin Street, Capitol Music Group Nashville features 40,000 square feet of office space which includes state-of-the-art recording studios, a live performance space and creative content studios.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Its innovative dial was made to flip over so the metal back case would face the sun while on the wrist during a match, so the dial wouldn’t get damaged.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Known for his dry humor and innovative coaching philosophies, Popovich became a leading voice for the league over the last quarter century.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The future is happening now and requires a proactive, imaginative and collaborative effort from all of us.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Founding Drive in 2004, serving as president of Boomerang, and then launching DLO Producciones in 2011, Lorenzo’s battle has been to find an stable financing context and international outlet for his creativity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Taken together, this week’s developments highlight how AI is only becoming a bigger friend and/or enemy of creativity.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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But then her documentary, Lee Soo Man, The King of K-Pop is not just about the inventive pop music that quickly gained a worldwide following.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The drink list includes inventive cocktails, wines, local beers and some fun zero-proof options like the Vida Verdita, a blend of jalapeño, mint, pineapple, cilantro and bubbly water.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Instant Spa Shower Gift Box: $55 Turn mom’s shower into a spa-like experience with this clever gift set from UncommonGood.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Whole time, this thing was meant to be some thrilling vampire story with all this clever social commentary woven [through].—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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From her Imagination Library (over 200 million books given to children since 1999) to her beloved Pigeon Forge theme park, Dollywood, the Queen of Tennessee invites everyone into her colorful world of music and imagination.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This month, Netflix delivers a lineup that blends cultural impact, classic storytelling, and bold new voices—each offering a different lens into Black life, legacy, and imagination.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Though the Cubs have outfield depth with Seiya Suzuki and more young talent in the minors, losing Happ for an extended period would sting.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The literary character and his team combine their talents to investigate the root causes of patients' dilemmas, with each episode mixing medical and mystery.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Also to feed you better than a restaurant with triple its airs and a third of its ingenuity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Expert instruction in a specialized group setting also encourages young ones to try new flavors, pushing their creativity, ambition, and ingenuity to the forefront.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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