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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
The students also had to integrate the robot’s older operating system with the current software, making the project a real test of both technical skill and creativity.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Metaphorical thinking enhances learning by linking new concepts to familiar patterns, fostering creative problem-solving among non-experts, and aiding memory retention through vivid imagery, while expanding one's metaphor store through diverse topics can boost creativity in specialized fields.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
There is a sense that industry contraction, rather than killing creativity, may be forcing the business to sharpen its focus.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The idea behind the collaboration with the Writer’s Garret is to spark individual creativity around a common language.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Metaphorical thinking enhances learning by linking new concepts to familiar patterns, fostering creative problem-solving among non-experts, and aiding memory retention through vivid imagery, while expanding one's metaphor store through diverse topics can boost creativity in specialized fields.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
There is a sense that industry contraction, rather than killing creativity, may be forcing the business to sharpen its focus.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The idea behind the collaboration with the Writer’s Garret is to spark individual creativity around a common language.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 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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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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That ingenuity has earned the yard multiple international awards, with Nadal’s Great White scoring top honors in Robb Report’s 2021 Best of the Best issue.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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The record was officially awarded to both de Wolf and Blub — a partnership between human ingenuity and one oblivious but cooperative goldfish.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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For all the inventiveness of the violence, the show isn’t particularly engaging.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 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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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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