IMAGINATIVENESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

imaginativeness

noun

Definition of imaginativeness

as in imagination

the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others what sets apart geniuses like Thomas Edison and Ben Franklin from the average person is their keen intellect and restless imaginativeness

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as in creativeness

the skill and imagination to create new things it took exceptional imaginativeness and tireless dedication to invent the airplane

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Recent Examples of imaginativeness There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents. — Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024

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Noun

This reputation is tied to the biting wit and unruly imagination found across his prose, poetry and political writings.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Performed exactly as written, the scene showcases Eisenberg’s razor-sharp script and the syncopated timing of two veterans, anchoring a story about mentorship, imagination and how performance can make invisible lives feel seen.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of imagination

Noun

There’s an inventiveness here that comes from the sprawl of the city — artists like myself who are constantly improvising, building their own ecosystems because nothing is handed to them.

— Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
But far from being a joy-killer, she’s guided by inventiveness and levity.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventiveness

Noun

The fair, officially called the World’s Columbian Exposition, aimed to showcase American ingenuity.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Whatever our party affiliation or political views, Americans should appreciate Roosevelt’s ingenuity, determination and confidence and applaud Eisenhower’s competence, planning and stewardship.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

Noun

The development is being supported through public-private partnerships focused on longer-term priorities including talent development, housing and equal opportunity in the Brainport region.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Everything gets harder from here, even next week against Old Dominion, but the Hokies sent a pretty clear message that the talent has been substantially upgraded and this won’t be a bottom-of-the-standings ACC team again.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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