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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
Lego is a great example of a brand that embraces happiness by sparking creativity, imagination and joy among people of all ages.
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Anthony Conversa, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Now stuck in a world of cubes, our four heroes have to pull together and use their imaginations to find a way home.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Related article Bizarre creature preserved in 99 million-year-old amber was ‘beyond imagination,’ scientists say
The volume of the ancient species’ songs may have been even louder than that, Jiang said.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
My job is to be there, and to tell a story and to believe it myself, and use my imagination and give my everything to it.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Anthony Conversa, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Now stuck in a world of cubes, our four heroes have to pull together and use their imaginations to find a way home.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Related article Bizarre creature preserved in 99 million-year-old amber was ‘beyond imagination,’ scientists say
The volume of the ancient species’ songs may have been even louder than that, Jiang said.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
My job is to be there, and to tell a story and to believe it myself, and use my imagination and give my everything to it.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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In some business situations, the need for creativity is obvious: research and development, new business pitches, user experience strategies.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Also to feed you better than a restaurant with triple its airs and a third of its ingenuity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Expert instruction in a specialized group setting also encourages young ones to try new flavors, pushing their creativity, ambition, and ingenuity to the forefront.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The literary character and his team combine their talents to investigate the root causes of patients' dilemmas, with each episode mixing medical and mystery.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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For international film journalists, the festival is an opportunity to see and discuss these films and, in that context, interview these talents.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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