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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
The story, which blends history and imagination, unfolds through an ensemble of characters – living and dead, historical and invented – to explore themes of love, empathy, and the human capacity for connection in the face of unimaginable grief.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
With retracting landing gear and a striking look, too, this set is ideal for young ones with plenty of imagination.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Each dish presents high-end Cuban cooking through a lens of possibility shaped by heritage, imagination and global training at top kitchens around the world.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Organizations must now elevate human connection, resilience, adaptability, and imagination, which enable work under uncertainty.
—Annie Peshkam, Harvard Business Review, 13 Feb. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
With retracting landing gear and a striking look, too, this set is ideal for young ones with plenty of imagination.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Each dish presents high-end Cuban cooking through a lens of possibility shaped by heritage, imagination and global training at top kitchens around the world.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Organizations must now elevate human connection, resilience, adaptability, and imagination, which enable work under uncertainty.
—Annie Peshkam, Harvard Business Review, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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At the same time, the report highlights growing concern about the impact of AI on timelines and perceptions of creativity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the heart of Berlin, Museum Island unfolds as a grand cultural ensemble where five world-class institutions trace the arc of human creativity from antiquity to the 19th century.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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Finally, human ingenuity, wherever it is found, fuels AI—and here, the competition is fierce world-wide.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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With a snowblower, no fear and some ingenuity, a young Birk and Svea Irving were determined to catch air and stomp tricks in the small backyard of their Winter Park home.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The World team was loaded with talent, but NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic both sat out its second game, likely to preserve the health of two superstars who have struggled with injury in the past month.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Over the past 10 years, Hüller has built an international reputation as a major talent, most notably in the films Toni Erdmann, The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall, the latter earning her an Oscar nomination for best actress.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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