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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
Assistant directing is its own special discipline, a mix of strategy, tactics, safety, and creativity.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
According to its creators, the film serves as an ode to art, connection and the human experience, balancing the comedic sensibilities of silent films with a more introspective meditation on time, creativity and loss.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 June 2026
The latest iteration of the luxurious and lightweight laptop is the best one yet, with class-leading performance on productivity and creativity thanks to the new M5 processor.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Class topics range from personal growth to professional development, with lessons on self-motivation, creativity, health and wellness, leadership, sales, management, and more.
—Big Think, 18 June 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
According to its creators, the film serves as an ode to art, connection and the human experience, balancing the comedic sensibilities of silent films with a more introspective meditation on time, creativity and loss.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 June 2026
The latest iteration of the luxurious and lightweight laptop is the best one yet, with class-leading performance on productivity and creativity thanks to the new M5 processor.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Class topics range from personal growth to professional development, with lessons on self-motivation, creativity, health and wellness, leadership, sales, management, and more.
—Big Think, 18 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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In my imagination, writing and publishing the piece was a defense against the cardiac blues.—
Ben Lerner,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Costco still owns the warehouse-club imagination in America.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Argentina capped the night with a shutout against Algeria and with all three goals belonging to their maestro, as Messi reminded the world of his unique talents.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Looking back, Llamas credits his rise not to exceptional talent but to persistence, preparation, and a willingness to advocate for himself.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 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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Odyssey reveals how one near-disastrous mission became a triumph of ingenuity and teamwork.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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