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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
Produced by Partizan Films and voiced by Maya Gondry and Blanche Gardin, the stop-motion work traces creativity as an act of connection.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Films has built a brand on inclusive, unconventional narratives — proving that creativity rooted in authenticity drives both acclaim and profitability.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
For him, the brand’s future is about passing on not just a business, but a mindset rooted in creativity, authenticity, and empowerment.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Biesinger says working on his own projects, spending time with his family and taking up hobbies like metal detection offer ways to relieve stress and reconnect with his creativity.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Films has built a brand on inclusive, unconventional narratives — proving that creativity rooted in authenticity drives both acclaim and profitability.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
For him, the brand’s future is about passing on not just a business, but a mindset rooted in creativity, authenticity, and empowerment.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Biesinger says working on his own projects, spending time with his family and taking up hobbies like metal detection offer ways to relieve stress and reconnect with his creativity.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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For nearly half a century, the Hollywood Bowl has been the stage where John’s imagination meets the hearts of millions.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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My daughter’s imagination inspires me.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Conquering the world – or the World Series, anyway – takes concentration, ingenuity and, yes, a whole lot of money.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Clients hired Adjaye’s outfit not only for its technical expertise and ingenuity but also for the leader’s aesthetic and stature.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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The 50-year-old former longtime creative director at Moschino is known for his inventiveness and bold riffs on Americana and pop culture.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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