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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
Together, Kinney and Johnson are proof of how powerful Black creativity can shine on a global stage.
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Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
In lieu of dollars, offer time, creativity and sweat equity.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
The original wood ceiling, brick walls and tile floors were reminiscent of an old auto dealership — a fitting echo as this industrial space transforms into a hub for creativity.
—Chase Jordan
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
HelloFresh is best suited to beginner and intermediate cooks looking to up their skillset and creativity in the kitchen while adding new flavors, cooking methods, and recipes to their arsenal (without having to grocery shop or take a cooking class).
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
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Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
In lieu of dollars, offer time, creativity and sweat equity.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025
The original wood ceiling, brick walls and tile floors were reminiscent of an old auto dealership — a fitting echo as this industrial space transforms into a hub for creativity.
—Chase Jordan
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
HelloFresh is best suited to beginner and intermediate cooks looking to up their skillset and creativity in the kitchen while adding new flavors, cooking methods, and recipes to their arsenal (without having to grocery shop or take a cooking class).
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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Moss designed the whimsical room with warm colors and materials to help invite imagination.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps no instance of social justice looms larger in the popular imagination than the summer of 2020, when the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police provoked protests and riots across the country at the height of the pandemic.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hines would have fit the bill–even without elite talent–but this development changes things.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most intriguing is the prelim card's opening bout between submission guru Chase Hooper and wrestling talent Alexander Hernandez at lightweight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ford aims to compete with Chinese automakers through ingenuity and efficiency, not by lowering labor costs.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Finding studio apartment ideas that’ll work for you may require a bit of extra ingenuity, planning, and editing, but a stylish and functional end result is absolutely possible—and well worth the extra effort.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Architectural Digest,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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