innovative

adjective

ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv How to pronounce innovative (audio)
Definition of innovativenext
1
as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics

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2
as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing innovative automotive technology

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Recent Examples of innovative Banks share a growing desire to use AI to become faster and more innovative. — Naveen Jayaram, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 And Chuan Spa is known for its luxurious quarters, innovative treatments, and thoughtful wellness programming. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Today, Fubo has best-in-class programming partnerships, innovative service offerings and preeminent live sports and entertainment content and is well positioned for the future. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 Susan Zwerman stands at the forefront of innovative filmmaking, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and specialized expertise in visual effects and virtual production. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for innovative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
  1. inventive
  2. imaginative
  3. creative
  4. clever
  5. talented
Adjective
  • AlloClae — one of the more inventive products in this category— is our latest reminder.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • The less inventive through lines & missteps had everything to do with gravity.
    — Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of inventive
Adjective
  • The Chatham shop is now a destination for imaginative ice cream sandwiches, several of which are gluten-free and produced with strict celiac-level precautions.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Johnny Moreno’s video and projection design artfully augments the production’s imaginative world.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of imaginative
Adjective
  • Their full-backs will look to get forward, while Sander Berge will anchor the midfield alongside the adventurous Patrick Berg and the creative presence of Odegaard.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Welcome any chance to make art or explore your creative talents.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • Coors Light previously has found several clever ways around that, including the Coors Light bear.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Not your basic travel pouch, the Quince Dual-Compartment Toiletry Bag has a clever design that makes packing essentials effortless.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • The key is whether Arteaga can extract more from the talented arms who have underperformed elsewhere.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The James Bond-style scene introduces Judith as talented, serious and a bit of a loner.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
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