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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
He’s known for his innovative ‘Go-Go’ offense.
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Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, as research published by MIT Sloan Management Review suggests, this type of company might push away really innovative employees.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
This innovative platform, which researchers are exploring for applications ranging from flu to cancer to AIDS, poses a threat to global defenses against future crises and hinders progress in biomedical innovation.
—Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Our new protein beverages tap into the growing consumer demand for protein in an innovative, premium and delicious way that only Starbucks can deliver.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, as research published by MIT Sloan Management Review suggests, this type of company might push away really innovative employees.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
This innovative platform, which researchers are exploring for applications ranging from flu to cancer to AIDS, poses a threat to global defenses against future crises and hinders progress in biomedical innovation.
—Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Our new protein beverages tap into the growing consumer demand for protein in an innovative, premium and delicious way that only Starbucks can deliver.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
Adjective
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There’s humor, insight, and a ton of catchy and inventive premises here.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still, these issues fade into the background as you’re presented with some of the most inventive and subversive artistic creations of 2025.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This sculptural Snoopy mug brings the scene to life, featuring the dog in his heroic Flying Ace outfit (which doubles as an adorable Halloween costume idea), scarf and goggles in place, ready for imaginative aerial battles.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Again, bold and daring and wild changes, sure, but also imaginative and illuminating.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Somewhere, creative teams are readying a rock opera and a Saturday morning cartoon.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, since Congress expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative when characterizing wages as tips to avoid paying taxes on otherwise taxable income, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This can be read as a clever knock on some of the mockumentary-format comedies that followed The Office, often — ahem, Modern Family — failing to provide any actual reason for the doc-style shooting and talking-head interviews.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But poems are cleverer than the people who write them.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Russ then tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers — a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish team.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both individuals are immensely talented and underdog picks, which always is the most exciting for us.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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