as in inventions
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 innovations
As technology rapidly advances, with AI, crypto, encryption and other innovations, legacy social media and their content moderation policies are in flux.
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Steven Stalinsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Usually its more eccentric innovations are trialed as concept vehicles first, but the new Habiton is leaping right to full-on production camper van.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
As Clegg notes in his book, the innovations that power today’s internet were conceived of more than 50 years ago.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That's according to Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, who tells Newsweek of its numerous innovations.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The series will delve into the discoveries, innovations, projects and personalities helping to forge the future of space.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Steven Stalinsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Usually its more eccentric innovations are trialed as concept vehicles first, but the new Habiton is leaping right to full-on production camper van.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
As Clegg notes in his book, the innovations that power today’s internet were conceived of more than 50 years ago.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That's according to Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, who tells Newsweek of its numerous innovations.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The series will delve into the discoveries, innovations, projects and personalities helping to forge the future of space.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovations
inventions
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There are also exhibits of actual cutting-edge inventions and a high-tech spa room with a silky-soft carpet.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her childhood was a very creative one, filled with drawing, painting, designing, and tinkering with small inventions.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Innovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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