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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
Becca is gone, and no trick of the imagination will bring her back.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
As for the fact that many of those same people were competing on a court and wearing a jersey featuring something that came out of his own imagination?
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
But the early jockeying has started drawing donors’ imaginations, and so far, two charismatic leaders from the next generation of Democrats have emerged as figures to watch.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
New motor skills extend the imagination — a habit most children eventually outgrow.
—Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
As for the fact that many of those same people were competing on a court and wearing a jersey featuring something that came out of his own imagination?
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
But the early jockeying has started drawing donors’ imaginations, and so far, two charismatic leaders from the next generation of Democrats have emerged as figures to watch.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
New motor skills extend the imagination — a habit most children eventually outgrow.
—Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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This experience changed my life and my entire approach to creativity as a designer and an artist.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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That edge matters—in talent retention, in creativity and in bottom-line performance.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope is a masterwork of engineering and human ingenuity.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Get the blend of ingenuity and oversight right, and AI agents become an equalizer, widening access to credit and cutting costs for families and small businesses.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Orlando Museum of Art’s annual Florida Prize exhibition returns for its 11th year, highlighting the talents and work of 10 artists living in the Sunshine State.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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