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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
It will be defined by who can use them in ways that elevate creativity, nuance and insight.
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Ahsan Shah, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Each honoree was chosen for their outstanding commitment, creativity, leadership, and for serving as a role model for their peers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Artists including Billie Eilish and Stevie Wonder have signed open letters denouncing AI as a threat to human creativity.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
In his absence, the first-place Cubs have consistently found different ways to win games and reshape their pitching staff, demonstrating resilience and creativity.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for creativity
Ahsan Shah, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Each honoree was chosen for their outstanding commitment, creativity, leadership, and for serving as a role model for their peers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Artists including Billie Eilish and Stevie Wonder have signed open letters denouncing AI as a threat to human creativity.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
In his absence, the first-place Cubs have consistently found different ways to win games and reshape their pitching staff, demonstrating resilience and creativity.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for creativity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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Environment builders go beyond the production of discreet, individual objects–like paintings or sculptures–to create entire worlds of imagination taking over their surroundings.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Tha Carter revealed a new artist—one who could make hits and compete lyrically with not just his labelmates, but hip-hop’s elite, like his idol Jay-Z. C1 has been largely eclipsed in the public imagination by its Carter successors, but remains the most upbeat and bouncy of the series.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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There was a concern Forest would have to cash in on either Morgan Gibbs-White or Murillo — the Brazilian who retains the unusual talent, for a defender, of being truly exciting to watch — to keep themselves out of PSR trouble.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The platform designed by our passionate artistic team is a space where talents will be empowered to continue to shape the instruments, strategies, and community these filmmakers need to see their projects and careers blossom.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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If so, this car reaches a new level of unfathomable American ingenuity, combined with a newfound level of refinement and traction management that attempts to belie the undeniable absurdity to a minimal, arguably necessary, extent.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Born into two legacies—the Vanderbilts of Gilded Age lore and the Wades of Western Union fame—Emily was the daughter of William Henry Vanderbilt III, former governor of Rhode Island, and a direct descendant of both industrial ingenuity and patrician civic duty.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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