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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
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Recent Examples of imagination
Play could turn reflective as the moody Moon unites with idealistic Neptune in your 5th House of Creativity and Romance, blending imagination with tender feelings.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, Kaminetsky and Bateman talk about their strategies and ambitions for both sites, the importance of servicing customers, educating them and capturing their imagination in what continues to be a difficult time for the luxury business.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Pisces personality traits Pisces are characterized by their creativity and imagination, Walker says.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
In that sense, leaving things to the audience’s imagination felt like the best possible way to go out.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, Kaminetsky and Bateman talk about their strategies and ambitions for both sites, the importance of servicing customers, educating them and capturing their imagination in what continues to be a difficult time for the luxury business.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Pisces personality traits Pisces are characterized by their creativity and imagination, Walker says.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
In that sense, leaving things to the audience’s imagination felt like the best possible way to go out.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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At Victoria Dockside near the Avenue of Stars, K11 MUSEA vows to spark creativity through culture.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Photos will be judged on focus, lighting, composition, creativity, storytelling and overall impact, with special attention to native species, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 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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Finally, human ingenuity, wherever it is found, fuels AI—and here, the competition is fierce world-wide.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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With a snowblower, no fear and some ingenuity, a young Birk and Svea Irving were determined to catch air and stomp tricks in the small backyard of their Winter Park home.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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All while Bhatia and the Højgaard twins prove themselves at age 24, and while Coody, Gerard and 23-year-old Japanese talent Ryo Hisatsune have gotten off to hot starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The omakase experience is delightful, and Shinya Takahashi's talent is impressive—almost as impressive as the fact that he's taught himself English in a couple of years via watching YouTube videos (all while raising five children).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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