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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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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 imaginative
Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Movement, itself, was adventure, around every turn an imaginative new surprise.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Few could produce an environment that layers raw materials in a way that feels not only imaginative, but intentional.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
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With its bold visual style, diverse cast, and deeply personal storytelling, the show stands as a singular testament to the value of unconventional, imaginative voices.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Movement, itself, was adventure, around every turn an imaginative new surprise.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
The Hollywood Climate Summit The Hollywood Climate Summit celebrates its fifth anniversary by helping the entertainment industry tackle climate issues through imaginative teamwork.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Few could produce an environment that layers raw materials in a way that feels not only imaginative, but intentional.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Nearly every dish at Uma Roma, an innovative new restaurant, is dedicated to a single ingredient.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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For entrepreneurial parents and innovative educators, this may be a frontier worth exploring.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Philadelphia captured everyone’s imagination with its Super Bowl beatdown of Kansas City and now is the NFL’s organizational measuring stick.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
15 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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While Hayek now has her pick of designer pieces to wear on the red carpet, her creative combination for Cannes remains timeless.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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For apartment dwellers and people who prefer not to dangle midair, this clever contraption looks like a window-cleaning game changer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch (Joseph Zada), a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who’s unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, which will feature a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to battle for their lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Moderated by filmmaker, writer and producer Margaret Zhang, the discussion will explore the creative journey through exclusive clips shown from the series, which offer a look into the nature of female creativity and the artistic process.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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Also to feed you better than a restaurant with triple its airs and a third of its ingenuity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Expert instruction in a specialized group setting also encourages young ones to try new flavors, pushing their creativity, ambition, and ingenuity to the forefront.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The literary character and his team combine their talents to investigate the root causes of patients' dilemmas, with each episode mixing medical and mystery.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Either way, landing this pick is their best chance to add another high-level talent to their current core.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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