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
The note pointed out that Ukraine’s domestic drone industry developed the innovations with help from Western allies.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
For instance, industry has distinct knowledge about AI’s emergent capabilities and risks, the efficacy of evaluations, and innovations in model training and alignment.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Gen Vladimir Shesterov, deputy of the Defense Ministry’s innovations department.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The drone, alongside other innovations, was displayed at the third edition of the global robotic medtech conference SMRSC 2026.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
American health care has pioneered countless medical innovations.
—Srinidhi Polkampally, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
The Kraft Heinz brand is not stopping there, promising that the maple bourbon bacon is the first of many, all-new food innovations to come.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Artificial intelligence, Petraeus said, will accelerate these innovations.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
For instance, industry has distinct knowledge about AI’s emergent capabilities and risks, the efficacy of evaluations, and innovations in model training and alignment.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Gen Vladimir Shesterov, deputy of the Defense Ministry’s innovations department.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The drone, alongside other innovations, was displayed at the third edition of the global robotic medtech conference SMRSC 2026.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
American health care has pioneered countless medical innovations.
—Srinidhi Polkampally, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
The Kraft Heinz brand is not stopping there, promising that the maple bourbon bacon is the first of many, all-new food innovations to come.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Artificial intelligence, Petraeus said, will accelerate these innovations.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovations
inventions
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Some adolescents may need therapy or other inventions from mental health professionals, says Skeer.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Innovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovations. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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