as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the computer is one innovation that revolutionized the business world
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Recent Examples of innovation
Many companies prize innovation as a means of staying competitive and driving new business.
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Brian Lucas, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2025
The Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was reportedly the catalyst for the two markets to embrace this new initiative.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was the catalyst to bring a similar initiative to AFM.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The use of such property without consent, credit or compensation is exploitation, not innovation.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
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Brian Lucas, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2025
The Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was reportedly the catalyst for the two markets to embrace this new initiative.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was the catalyst to bring a similar initiative to AFM.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The use of such property without consent, credit or compensation is exploitation, not innovation.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovation
Noun
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Lauder’s interest in beauty and design fueled the invention of Aerin, a furniture, fashion and home decor brand, and later, Aerin Beauty.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mom’s invention was called the Toobe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Look to 19th Century France At the same time, many French men and women believed that the end of the Terror and the creation of new governmental structures offered the possibility for political stability and social reconciliation.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Innovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovation. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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