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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
Due to California’s innovative and exciting food scene, chefs and restaurants from the state have always performed well at the James Beard Awards.
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Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The Wright brothers launched their airplane factory at a time when Dayton had established itself as one of the world's most innovative cities, according to Lockhart, who noted that Dayton was the home of several world-changing inventions at the time.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
In the late 1970s chefs from prominent restaurants in Armenia traveled to international culinary exhibitions in France, Greece and some Arab countries and adopted innovative techniques.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The Kinema release marks an innovative collaboration between the filmmakers behind both documentaries and two progressive Jewish organizations – Rabbis for Ceasefire and Expanding Our Conversation on Israel/Palestine.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The Wright brothers launched their airplane factory at a time when Dayton had established itself as one of the world's most innovative cities, according to Lockhart, who noted that Dayton was the home of several world-changing inventions at the time.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
In the late 1970s chefs from prominent restaurants in Armenia traveled to international culinary exhibitions in France, Greece and some Arab countries and adopted innovative techniques.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The Kinema release marks an innovative collaboration between the filmmakers behind both documentaries and two progressive Jewish organizations – Rabbis for Ceasefire and Expanding Our Conversation on Israel/Palestine.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Steven Soderbergh was determined to publish his inventive work Production 02074 exactly 51 years after the launch of its subject, Steven Spielberg‘s 1975 classic Jaws.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Sunnei emerged on the international scene with unexpected and inventive show concepts, and the designers share with Franco Moschino a tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, peppering their collections with fashion commentary.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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Ideas need crisp notes as the temperamental Moon in your 9th House opposes imaginative Neptune in your 3rd House, bringing visions and messages together.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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With its whimsical interiors, hidden passageways, and sweeping harbor views, Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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With several injuries, the Sparks took a creative approach to acquire healthy players.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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This is an Edwardian- inspired new build, so the rooms are large (starting at 290 square feet) with clever details throughout, such as reassuringly spacious showers and barista-style Morning coffee machines—a welcome upgrade on noisy Nespresso units.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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With a boost from Randy Newman’s clever score, the Buzz Lightyear sections are hilarious.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have built much of their recent success around a deep and talented starting rotation, so much so that the team was able to confidently move on from a star starter before this season began.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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