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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
The great emotional, imaginative, and moral leap here involves understanding that although the causes of family homelessness are nuanced, the strategies for maintaining a safe residential space are simple.
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Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
The imaginative golfer has six top-five finishes at the Masters, including a victory in 2025.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Theater is a dynamic environment for imaginative people to do cool things, and audiences will opt in.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The show, aimed at 4-8s, follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that take them to Storyland, a world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
The imaginative golfer has six top-five finishes at the Masters, including a victory in 2025.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Theater is a dynamic environment for imaginative people to do cool things, and audiences will opt in.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The show, aimed at 4-8s, follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that take them to Storyland, a world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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But then her documentary, Lee Soo Man, The King of K-Pop is not just about the inventive pop music that quickly gained a worldwide following.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The drink list includes inventive cocktails, wines, local beers and some fun zero-proof options like the Vida Verdita, a blend of jalapeño, mint, pineapple, cilantro and bubbly water.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Its innovative dial was made to flip over so the metal back case would face the sun while on the wrist during a match, so the dial wouldn’t get damaged.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Known for his dry humor and innovative coaching philosophies, Popovich became a leading voice for the league over the last quarter century.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Located in the Wedgewood Houston area of Nashville on Martin Street, Capitol Music Group Nashville features 40,000 square feet of office space which includes state-of-the-art recording studios, a live performance space and creative content studios.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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There’s the need for everyone involved — the creative team involved in the Broadway side — to want to do that.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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Instant Spa Shower Gift Box: $55 Turn mom’s shower into a spa-like experience with this clever gift set from UncommonGood.—
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3 May 2025
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This is an alternative look at the final four weeks of the league campaign, searching for storylines and narratives that could impact betting markets and provide opportunities for clever wagers.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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