innovation

noun

ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce innovation (audio)
Definition of innovationnext
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 Penn called the Cybertruck part of Tesla’s adventurous spirit that drives innovation. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 SharkNinja, which has a total global workforce of 4,200, has implemented AI tools in such areas as product innovation, media planning and finance. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Because anyone can try an AI tool, innovation is already happening from the bottom up. — Bryan Lapidus, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Sam Peskin is the co-founder and CEO of Early Studies, a research and innovation partner to brands and policymakers. — Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for innovation
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  1. invention
  2. creation
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  • From the Santana Row shopping complex to low-rider car culture, to the invention of the floppy disk — the city is even the home of the Eggo Waffle, all of which will be represented in the branding.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Even Jack’s new invention, the electric mixer, couldn’t whip up a more delicious start.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of invention
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  • Max Korman’s feature debut tells the story of the creation of Kahn’s final residential commission and his unlikely friendship with Steve Korman, painting a portrait of the architect and his legacy.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Global platforms including YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn, Spotify and SoundCloud are sending senior executives, while traditional entertainment groups are joining discussions about the future of content creation, distribution and monetization.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of creation

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“Innovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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