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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
So grab your telescope — or just your imagination — and prepare to explore the luminous wonders above.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Viewers will also have to use their imagination to visualize the central fictional city of Baktan Cross, which is a combination of Eureka and El Paso.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Nuclear submarines and other technologies fueled people’s imaginations.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
This conversation happens in a chamber David has decorated with his various drawings and inventions, expressions of individuality Walter and his brethren have been denied; Walter is neither gifted with David’s imagination nor burdened by his loathing of humankind.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Viewers will also have to use their imagination to visualize the central fictional city of Baktan Cross, which is a combination of Eureka and El Paso.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Nuclear submarines and other technologies fueled people’s imaginations.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
This conversation happens in a chamber David has decorated with his various drawings and inventions, expressions of individuality Walter and his brethren have been denied; Walter is neither gifted with David’s imagination nor burdened by his loathing of humankind.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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In blending creativity with community, and in each collection and cause, Scott is passing her Texas spirit onward.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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From streetwear to high fashion, the borough has a reputation for individuality and creativity.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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These top-down directives often fail to reach the frontlines and, worse, overlook the ingenuity and urgency frontline producers already bring.—
Felipe Arango,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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