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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 actors faced their own obstacles navigating the heightened imagination required for their performances.
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Mature policymaking does not force a choice between infrastructure and imagination, or between economic growth and cultural expression.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
In Kaduna, Nigeria, a group of kids turn a backyard into a sci-fi universe using a single phone and boundless imagination.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
How does imagination shape systems of power?
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Mature policymaking does not force a choice between infrastructure and imagination, or between economic growth and cultural expression.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
In Kaduna, Nigeria, a group of kids turn a backyard into a sci-fi universe using a single phone and boundless imagination.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
How does imagination shape systems of power?
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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Pop-ups are another major pipeline connecting and feeding our creativity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The intuitive Moon is waltzing through your sign, partnering with innovative Uranus in your creativity zone along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 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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The success of the mission is a tribute to the professionalism, capability and ingenuity of the American military.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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What unfolds is not a story of deception, but of unexpected ingenuity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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What makes Raphael so difficult to appreciate is that his greatest talents are, in a way, invisible.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The extraordinary talent of this year’s semifinalists is a powerful reminder that the future of vocal music in Orange County is bright.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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