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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
Orta is the first denim mill to adopt Archroma’s FiberColors, an innovative dye range partially derived from recycled wool waste.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Tom and Steuart’s investment group, Runway, flew Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman on at least two trips to see traffic improvements and innovative housing development in other cities.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday.
—Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
However, Louisiana, Washington state, and Australia opted for a more innovative strategy.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Tom and Steuart’s investment group, Runway, flew Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman on at least two trips to see traffic improvements and innovative housing development in other cities.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday.
—Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
However, Louisiana, Washington state, and Australia opted for a more innovative strategy.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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The result is something freer, riskier and far more inventive than most shows working with similar material.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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But in addition to Cajun, Creole, and soul food institutions, the city continues to welcome new spots serving inventive contemporary Mexican, West African, and Indian cuisines—all which play into the diverse, lively vibe of New Orleans.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over 90 minutes, six costume changes that included everything from cave-girl garb to tropicoqueta vibes, and four different imaginative stage areas, Karol G mesmerized the audience with stunning vocals and aggressive yet sultry choreography by Parris Goebel.—
Vanessa Diaz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dahl’s books are fanciful and imaginative, but also dark, cynical, and mean (and, unfortunately, often reflected his real-life ugliness), spinning stories in which gruesome and unpleasant fates befell rotten kids, and adults were frequently selfish, cruel, and not to be trusted.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unique attractions like the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and the nearby Lucky Rabbit, a massive vintage store known for its creative displays, also attract visitors, Dorsey said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rubin assembled a creative team to develop the Candy Hall of Fame, which will open in summer 2027, including designer Janet Planet and Broadway set designer David Korins.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Outside of being a clever marketing tactic, the controversy over the movie was also the natural result of a pre-internet time when Faces of Death was more talked about than actually seen.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Beside her sat her thirteen-year-old son, Kirill, a talented pianist who spent the interview with his head buried in his hands.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Here is my video interview with the talented Matt Riddle about BRCW and CCW in Las Vegas, his WrestleMania past and more.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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