GENERATIVE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

generative

adjective

Definition of generative

as in producing

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Recent Examples of generative Each still required original, on-location photography that could be fed into the AI generative inputs, as well as with the AI tools built on top of traditional VFX software like Unreal Engine and Nuke. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 July 2026 Traditional contributors began leaving the platform as generative images flooded in, and creators using AI tools rushed to fill the gap. — Jackie Snow, IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026 The show weaves together AI, generative imagery, immersive audio and spatial narrative design, which organizers describe as producing a living, evolving environment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 Success in the generative era may be measured by participation. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for generative

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Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon reprise their roles as Galleria and Chanel, with Raven also executive producing and Adrienne co-producing.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Producers are Chris Harper Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions, with Winkler and Smalberg, along with Julie Larson, co-producing.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of producing

Adjective

Outcomes would be partial victories to as many different groups as possible, converting today’s chaotic, often gridlocked, status quo into something more productive.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Hiring is one of the easiest decisions to feel productive about while doing the wrong thing.

— Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of productive

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There is only one Picasso, but Basquiat had that kind of fecund imagination, that endlessly varied and prolific joy.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026
The negative space between gems becomes animal habitats for creatures drawn from the depths of a fecund imagination.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Definition of fecund

Adjective

India has been the most prolific IPO market in the world over the last two years, with the highest number listings, but activity was subdued here during the first half of the year.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Winkleman, 54, is one of Britain’s most prolific TV presenters, having worked on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors and hosting the Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 from 2020 to 2024.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of prolific

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After soaking in the salad for a while, the raisins plumped and swelled, adding a yielding explosivity.

— Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
An unexpectedly hawkish Fed meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh last week boosted expectations for a year-end interest rate ⁠hike, further pressuring gold prices, as the prospect of higher interest rates tend to weigh ‌on the non-yielding precious metal.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Definition of yielding

Adjective

Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
This is a spoiled, privileged, rich girl who should be on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 instead of Bravo.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026

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