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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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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
In addition to these core missions, WAN-IFRA promotes the use of innovative and sustainable technology and business models by the newspaper industry as well as the financial support of independent news publishers.
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Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the innovative companies in the country, South Korea is considered by some to be an emerging market due to capital constraints and foreign exchange restrictions.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Deck Five suites feature traditional balconies, while Deck Six introduces the innovative Horizon Balcony, where glass lowers at the touch of a button, seamlessly expanding the indoor living space.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the innovative companies in the country, South Korea is considered by some to be an emerging market due to capital constraints and foreign exchange restrictions.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Deck Five suites feature traditional balconies, while Deck Six introduces the innovative Horizon Balcony, where glass lowers at the touch of a button, seamlessly expanding the indoor living space.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Most of these inventive interpretations for the foreign territories have never been seen in person.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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These imaginative designs often used minimalist imagery and sci-fi characters not even included in the films, yet helped establish a particular mood, tone, and emotion to entice fans into their seats.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Hill House offers a broad sizing range that tends to run from XXXS to XXXXL with a generous, flowy fit that feels cute to wear but never restrictive -- an ideal combo for imaginative or active play.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Tod’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection was curated by creative director Matteo Tamburini, who was appointed to the role in December 2023.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Its hero is Miss Maple, certainly the cleverest sheep in the flock, probably the cleverest sheep in the village of Glennkill, and maybe the cleverest sheep in the world.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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But this is a clever essay about making sense of the ambiguous advice that people love to dispense, from someone who is willing to explain which ones actually proved helpful to his own film journey.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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In the original musical, nightclub star Linda Low, played in the movie by Nancy Kwan, is a beautiful, vivacious and talented performer.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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We’re especially thrilled to be developing it with the wildly talented Wayne Brady, who will be phenomenal in the role of Terence/Joan.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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