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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
There’s always beauty in creativity.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
And then the creativity of Sandra to pick that Harry Styles song where the lyrics were so poignant for the moment and be able to do it without much preparation at all.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
The barrier to entry was zero, and the ceiling for creativity was limitless.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Minnesota can also long for Lod’s connectivity and creativity in midfield.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for creativity
Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
And then the creativity of Sandra to pick that Harry Styles song where the lyrics were so poignant for the moment and be able to do it without much preparation at all.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
The barrier to entry was zero, and the ceiling for creativity was limitless.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Minnesota can also long for Lod’s connectivity and creativity in midfield.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for creativity
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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The radiant Sun conjoins fanciful Neptune in your 7th House of Interdependence, adding extra kindness to your imagination, so boundaries and bonds can both feel easier and more creative.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Moriarty and Thekla are outstanding in the ring and outside of it, using another canvas to display their other unique talent.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Further, one of Vox’s advantages in the space over its audio-only competitors is that some of the shows are yoked, at least tangentially, to Vox’s publishing business, which provides additional marketing, promotion, and a funnel for some talent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 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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Determined to get him back, Elle uses her brain and ingenuity to get into Harvard too.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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One prominent critic, academic economist Julian Simon, argued for what came to be called the cornucopian view, which held that the only limits to growth were imagination and ingenuity.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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