IMAGINATION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

imagination

noun

i-ˌma-jə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of imagination

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 Their erasure has given them even more power in our collective imagination. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Pisces February 19 – March 20 A creative idea may be ready to leave your imagination. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Broadly speaking, great works of Russian literature have a tendency to combine painfully austere themes with strangely rich imaginations. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 The poem remembers those who have invested their labor, imagination, sacrifice, and hope in America, especially those who were denied full participation in its promises. — Octavia McBride-Ahebee, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imagination

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There are likely many of you reading this who will never ever be convinced and see AI as anathema to creativity.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Smith appreciates Flores’ creativity, and Flores respects Smith’s ability to call the game from the field.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of creativity

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The fair, officially called the World’s Columbian Exposition, aimed to showcase American ingenuity.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Whatever our party affiliation or political views, Americans should appreciate Roosevelt’s ingenuity, determination and confidence and applaud Eisenhower’s competence, planning and stewardship.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

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The development is being supported through public-private partnerships focused on longer-term priorities including talent development, housing and equal opportunity in the Brainport region.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Everything gets harder from here, even next week against Old Dominion, but the Hokies sent a pretty clear message that the talent has been substantially upgraded and this won’t be a bottom-of-the-standings ACC team again.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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