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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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But this is not extreme demands by any stretch of the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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But fans online have panned the card for lacking top talent such as former two-division champion Jon Jones, who requested his release from the UFC immediately after being excluded from the White House show.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 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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There’s still room for inventiveness, for risk-taking.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 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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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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