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

This story was publish in Sourcing Journal’s material innovation report. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

However, treating legacy stability and AI innovation as an either-or choice is a mistake. — Naveen Jayaram, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

As space innovation and exploration has expanded in recent decades, researchers have been studying the motion of spacecraft to mitigate satellite collisions and possible hazards on Earth. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Stevenson was most recently global chief strategy & innovation officer at M+C Saatchi. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026