Synonyms of innovation

innovation

noun

ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invention
• creation
• product
• coinage
• device
• design
• contrivance
• concoction
• work
• conception
• wrinkle
• brainchild
• novelty
• gadget
• vision
• origination
• contraption
• dream
• gizmo
• fantasy
• imagining
• picture

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reproduction
• imitation
• copy
• duplication
• replication
• duplicate
• clone
• facsimile
• replica
• carbon copy
• reduplication
• dupe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of innovation

The former senior vice president of stores, data, AI and innovation at Lowe’s joins Target to coordinate AI adoption across merchandising, operations, and inventory management. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

This is money that should be driving investments in the right innovations and funding projects that create a competitive edge. — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Every innovation cycle, every technology cycle has had an impact on jobs. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Police have credited the technology as an important crime-fighting innovation that has helped locate missing people and track suspects in violent crimes. — Sarah Rankin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026