1
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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innovative technology
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ingenious technology
incredible technology
breakthrough technology
innovatory technology
an innovative design
innovative thinking
innovative approaches
distinct approaches
nontraditional approaches
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advanced approaches
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Recent Examples of innovative
Analysts say the brand has been able to capture market share from legacy competitors like Nike and Adidas through innovative products and timing.
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Merritt Enright, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Namely, the whole point of their creation was to provide more innovative instructional models within the public school system.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
For entrepreneurial parents and innovative educators, this may be a frontier worth exploring.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Nearly every dish at Uma Roma, an innovative new restaurant, is dedicated to a single ingredient.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Merritt Enright, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Namely, the whole point of their creation was to provide more innovative instructional models within the public school system.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
For entrepreneurial parents and innovative educators, this may be a frontier worth exploring.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Nearly every dish at Uma Roma, an innovative new restaurant, is dedicated to a single ingredient.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Our public spaces will be programmed by some of the most inventive and creative teams in experiential streetscapes.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Her latest release, February’s Net Work EP, features four inventive and frequently hard-hitting productions that feature collaborators including Lunice, Machinedrum and Sam Binga.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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In years to come, these five films will be studied and appreciated not only as models of cinematic stealth and resourcefulness but also as a series of wry, even whimsical, self-portraits—a triumph of imaginative reflection under duress.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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For Marder, the world-building became another imaginative component to explore.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
26 May 2025
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Some of New York City’s most beloved spots are honoring the season with creative and beautiful summer salads.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The 1980 death of vocalist Bon Scott due to alcohol poisoning, coupled with a creative and commercial freefall during the Reagan era, seemingly prepared AC/DC to handle other setbacks.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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