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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
Focused on innovative nonfiction storytelling exploring the link between science and culture, the fund has distributed grants to teams behind films at all stages, from development to post-production, since 2017.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Palo Alto at that time was also the epicenter of the fledgling computer industry and the innovative band was at the very core of the evolution of the computer.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The OpenRun’s innovative design features a featherweight, wraparound frame that stays put during any activity.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Private operators have much greater incentives to minimize costs and invest in innovative solutions, such as driverless vehicles, to meet consumers’ demands.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Palo Alto at that time was also the epicenter of the fledgling computer industry and the innovative band was at the very core of the evolution of the computer.
—Mike Hanlon
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The OpenRun’s innovative design features a featherweight, wraparound frame that stays put during any activity.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Private operators have much greater incentives to minimize costs and invest in innovative solutions, such as driverless vehicles, to meet consumers’ demands.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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The universe is vast, and our methods for exploring it need to be just as inventive.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ease your way into the evening with an aperitivo at the Terrace Bar, which serves some wildly inventive cocktails as well as subtle twists on the classics, like a Tuscan Spritz with Amaro Santoni, prosecco, soda water, and rosemary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Guests were surrounded by whimsical installations from the imaginative minds of Pratt Institute, New York School of Interior Design and School of Visual Arts students.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Kenney deserves credit for his imaginative (and cost-effective) willingness to split the new operation between two formerly moribund locations and bring them back to life.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The renovation was designed by Sage Studio, the in-house creative team of the hotel’s management company, Sage Hospitality, and DLR Group, a global design firm.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most people are here for an easy getaway in the area—creative types on low-key weekend escapes from Los Angeles and couples who want something chic but unfussy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Now, researchers in Germany have found a clever solution that involves turning Martian-like dust and hardy microbes into a working fertilizer system that can produce edible plants.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of listeners emailed us with their cleverest, tried-and-true methods.—
Mika Ellison,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, there was a clear sense that there was some intangible missing element that prevented those talented teams from reaching the league summit.—
Raymond Daniel Burke,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Gophers football program boasts a retention rate ranked in the top 10 in the nation, but Minnesota lost one its most recognizable and talented players to the NCAA transfer portal in January.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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