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
Albert Kim is the founder and CEO of Sota Cloud, pioneering through compassionate innovation.
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Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Thanks to industry innovation, modern formulas are switching things up, substituting hygroscopic ingredients with moisture-retaining alternatives like sugars or proteins for tousled waves without the crunch.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
With this new watch collection, Tiffany & Co. once again brings Jean Schlumberger’s storied legacy into the present, marrying his timeless design with modern, sustainable innovation.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Washington may want to cede our economy to China but California is standing by American innovation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Thanks to industry innovation, modern formulas are switching things up, substituting hygroscopic ingredients with moisture-retaining alternatives like sugars or proteins for tousled waves without the crunch.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
With this new watch collection, Tiffany & Co. once again brings Jean Schlumberger’s storied legacy into the present, marrying his timeless design with modern, sustainable innovation.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Washington may want to cede our economy to China but California is standing by American innovation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovation
Noun
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Besides being an agency invention ungrounded in the statute, disparate impact liability stands antidiscrimination law on its head.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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One of her inventions is a program called RAH (Ready for American Hospitality), which opens the minds and hearts of students by pairing them with refugees from the ECDC/African Community Center.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Instead of relying solely on content creation, Morgan continued her education in Computer Science and Engineering, blending her brand skills with a traditional career path.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Innovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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