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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
This methodological eclecticism leads to innovative insights.
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Wendy Nelson Espeland, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 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.
—Jack Dura, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
From first-of-their-kind textures to innovative ingredients that actually deliver, K-beauty has consistently earned a place in our routines.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
As the child incessantly cries day and night, Henry begins to have surreal visions that only an innovative mind like Lynch's could devise.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Nelson Espeland, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 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.
—Jack Dura, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
From first-of-their-kind textures to innovative ingredients that actually deliver, K-beauty has consistently earned a place in our routines.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
As the child incessantly cries day and night, Henry begins to have surreal visions that only an innovative mind like Lynch's could devise.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Southern California is an ecologically diverse agricultural wonderland which yields a style of progressive cuisine that’s equal parts radical simplicity and playfully inventive, rooted in what are arguably the best farmers markets in the country.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sant’ Angelo, an avant garde designer, was best known for his bohemian styles and inventive knitwear.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Considered one of the most imaginative and creative playcallers in NFL history, Andy Reid will retain that role for the 2026 season.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Perfect for builders ages 6 and up, this battle pack provides hours of imaginative play and makes an excellent addition to your existing Clone Wars collection.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The bear that rips the plastic bass to shreds is AI-generated, said Nathan Monteith, the executive creative director at Highdive.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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What followed was very clever and fun.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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For progressives, the undisputed master of the viral protest song is the thirty-three-year-old folksinger Jesse Welles, who makes videos of himself standing in a field, singing clever miniature tunes about the hypocrisies of the health-care industry, tech billionaires, ICE.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Like many talented young athletes, Willis grew up playing several sports.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Graham Green, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham and many other talented actors fill out the cast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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