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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 latest installment out of imagination emporium Pixar finds Bonnie’s beloved toys despondent over the arrival of Lilypad.
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Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
In his place, busy bees Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, and Alex Freeman bedazzled the Aussies in the first half with their movement, with their speed, with their imagination.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The top reasons picked are for entertainment, to relax and escape, for good stories and characters, and to use their imagination.
—Fred Backus, CBS News, 18 June 2026
While not a good show by any stretch of the imagination — and there are many stretches to be made here — the Netflix series does manage to conjure so-bad-its-good bemusement.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
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Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
In his place, busy bees Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, and Alex Freeman bedazzled the Aussies in the first half with their movement, with their speed, with their imagination.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The top reasons picked are for entertainment, to relax and escape, for good stories and characters, and to use their imagination.
—Fred Backus, CBS News, 18 June 2026
While not a good show by any stretch of the imagination — and there are many stretches to be made here — the Netflix series does manage to conjure so-bad-its-good bemusement.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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Vendors participating in JuneteethKC’s 15th annual Heritage Festival lined 18th Street to celebrate freedom, culture and creativity.—
Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
20 June 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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Odyssey reveals how one near-disastrous mission became a triumph of ingenuity and teamwork.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This combination of technological capability and human ingenuity is incredibly powerful.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Argentina capped the night with a shutout against Algeria and with all three goals belonging to their maestro, as Messi reminded the world of his unique talents.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Looking back, Llamas credits his rise not to exceptional talent but to persistence, preparation, and a willingness to advocate for himself.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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