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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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ingenious technology
incredible technology
breakthrough technology
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an innovative design
innovative thinking
innovative approaches
distinct approaches
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Recent Examples of innovative
So have innovative documentaries like Peter Jackson’s Get Back and Ron Howard’s Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The air-management features also include an innovative front diffusor and rear wing—the latter designed with the ability to be adapted to specific track configurations.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
That translates to seeking inspiration and motivation from artistic heritage through innovative methods.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Today, Valencia’s rich ceramic heritage is being reinvented by innovative artisans such as Ana Illueca and Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz of Canoa Lab, whose work is available to view and purchase through studio visits.
—Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
The air-management features also include an innovative front diffusor and rear wing—the latter designed with the ability to be adapted to specific track configurations.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
That translates to seeking inspiration and motivation from artistic heritage through innovative methods.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Today, Valencia’s rich ceramic heritage is being reinvented by innovative artisans such as Ana Illueca and Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz of Canoa Lab, whose work is available to view and purchase through studio visits.
—Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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The film is a marvel, with a cornucopia of inventive gags and a story that captures the heartbreak and hilarity of growing up.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Midtown newcomers Majka and Kin Thai were added to the guide earlier this spring for their inventive menus and strong community roots.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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An imaginative builder can put the stones together in all sorts of combinations.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Verne’s imaginative fiction has inspired more and less faithful screen adaptations since the days of silent movies.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The project raised eyebrows among U.S. artists, many of whom are deeply wary of the use of AI in creative pursuits.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Acting star Toby Jones has suggested the UK drama sector is going through an existential crisis as its grapples with developments such as the rise of AI and competition from globals streamers as well as growing income barriers for entry into the creative industries.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Light, clever, and just leftfield enough to feel like a proper find.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Dubno’s novel sounds equally thoughtful and nasty, clever and juicy and full of great drama.—
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