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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
while his imaginary friend is a little annoying, you have to admire his creativity in thinking her up
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Recent Examples of creativity
With a little creativity, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained — all from the comfort of home.
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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Along the way, Mohajer has drawn leadership inspiration not just from Huang, but also from Charlie Chaplin’s timeless creativity.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Can the German reconjure the creativity that helped rack up 95 league goals last year?
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The former Nickelodeon star continued to detail how his creativity translates to energetic live shows.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Along the way, Mohajer has drawn leadership inspiration not just from Huang, but also from Charlie Chaplin’s timeless creativity.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Can the German reconjure the creativity that helped rack up 95 league goals last year?
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The former Nickelodeon star continued to detail how his creativity translates to energetic live shows.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
Noun
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Whatever irrigates the imagination and allows the soul to exhale.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Creative expression and imagination are essential training grounds for navigating doubt.—
Bidhan Parmar,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bhutia is part of India's digital growth story that is creating entrepreneurs, drawing investments, and attracting global tech giants, fueled in large part by a gigantic talent pool and tech userbase.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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With the newer Portico model, Couët managed to conceal the whole mechanism in the dial in a true feat of horological ingenuity.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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His vision, ingenuity, and deep care for artists are in the DNA of the Vineyardand leave a profound legacy, from Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and groundbreaking musicals to artists shaped by his belief in their voices.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Critics across the board praised its inventiveness.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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