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
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Like Apollo, Artemis is driving breakthroughs in space technology that help shape modern innovation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
This notion, which found expression in his iconic Readymades, would prove to be the most revolutionary innovation of 20th-century art.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Leaders from Snap, Reckitt, and Experian share their advice on how to cultivate a culture of innovation, even as the pace of change and the demands of the board are increasing.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Like Apollo, Artemis is driving breakthroughs in space technology that help shape modern innovation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
This notion, which found expression in his iconic Readymades, would prove to be the most revolutionary innovation of 20th-century art.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Leaders from Snap, Reckitt, and Experian share their advice on how to cultivate a culture of innovation, even as the pace of change and the demands of the board are increasing.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovation
Noun
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Some adolescents may need therapy or other inventions from mental health professionals, says Skeer.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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His invention was modestly successful, acquired by Monsanto but ultimately rejected by the public for its subpar taste.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In some areas of the state, county leaders say allowing the creation of data centers can help to diversify the tax revenue away from industries like agriculture, oil, and gas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Innovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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