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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, plastic water bottles can make great DIY helpers around your home while cutting down on waste.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Together, the two offered a master class in creativity and believing in your own voice.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Their creativity was boundless, and their humor and heart through the whole thing was infectious.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
As a survivor of the Armenian Genocide during World War I, Galentz’s oeuvre serves not only as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit but also the power of creativity amid some of the worst imaginable atrocities.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Together, the two offered a master class in creativity and believing in your own voice.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Their creativity was boundless, and their humor and heart through the whole thing was infectious.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
As a survivor of the Armenian Genocide during World War I, Galentz’s oeuvre serves not only as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit but also the power of creativity amid some of the worst imaginable atrocities.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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A little bit of imagination, a semi-dark sky, and comfortable lawn chairs really get the job done!—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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The Generic 2-Story Prefab Restaurant is listed as a shipping container restaurant, but since the structure is fully customizable to your exact specifications, the only limits to its uses are your own imagination.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The talent was clearly there, but there was always a stumbling block.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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Apollo 13 Selected by Brian Grazer Apollo 13 captures something essential about America at its best, which is the belief that no challenge is too big when talented people come together with urgency, ingenuity, and purpose.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The Miller-Penrose house became an important meeting place for artistic exchange, where Miller devoted herself to culinary experiments that paid tribute to the inventiveness of her friends.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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