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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
Surely, a state as innovative as Florida is capable of figuring it out.
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Tiffany Thenor,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Presenting sponsor Endava is a leading provider of next-generation technology services, driving digital transformation for our customers by combining innovative technology and deep industry expertise with an AI-native approach.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
By embracing that uncertainty anyway, these brave surgeons produced an innovative implant that is now widely accepted.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Tiffany Thenor,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Presenting sponsor Endava is a leading provider of next-generation technology services, driving digital transformation for our customers by combining innovative technology and deep industry expertise with an AI-native approach.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
By embracing that uncertainty anyway, these brave surgeons produced an innovative implant that is now widely accepted.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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As the clock ticked toward halftime, the Canadians got a little more inventive and put more pressure on the Bafana Bafana penalty area.
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The chef’s love for British ingredients and imaginative flavor profiles, coupled with the fact that its menu is entirely dairy- and gluten-free makes its offering quite unique.
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Del Toro remains one of Hollywood’s most imaginative visual entertainers, and the prospect of visiting his long-dormant underworld later in 2026 promises not just fresh nostalgia but maybe even total immersion.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
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But in the middle exists a vibrant tier of talented, independent creators, shows too good to be overlooked, yet too small to attract traditional network support.
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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