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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
Someone’s spark, a random detail catches your imagination.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The Enduring Message of 'Sesame Street' With its debut on this new platform, Sesame Street is ready to capture the imagination of a new generation of young viewers.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
While being historically accurate is a feat in and of itself, some costumes required more imagination.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
Why not ask does imagination matter?
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The Enduring Message of 'Sesame Street' With its debut on this new platform, Sesame Street is ready to capture the imagination of a new generation of young viewers.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
While being historically accurate is a feat in and of itself, some costumes required more imagination.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
Why not ask does imagination matter?
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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At Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails, Chef Joseph Cusmano brings creativity and skill to a traditional steakhouse menu with a few fun surprises to keep diners on their toes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Simply add your own creativity and can-do spirit.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The show’s ingenuity lies in the fact that the answers to these questions only create more questions.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Where traditional shipbuilding relied on labor and scale, the new frontier rewards autonomy, precision, and adaptability — domains where American ingenuity excels.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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