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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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innovative technology
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ingenious technology
incredible technology
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an innovative design
innovative thinking
innovative approaches
distinct approaches
nontraditional approaches
improved approaches
advanced approaches
diverse approaches
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Recent Examples of innovative
But the fact that some high-ranking Washington officials are talking about innovative solutions rather than playing deaf and blind represents a small step forward.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
Reinterpretations within the remits of myth making makes writing fiction feel innovative and all the more exciting for it.
—Irenosen Okojie
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Fans will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the remastered collector’s editions and learn about Liefeld’s innovative approach to distributing the series directly to fans.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
These companies, from innovative telehealth platforms to hybrid brick-and-mortar clinics, are prioritizing prevention, longevity and tailored support for midlife women.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Editorial, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
Reinterpretations within the remits of myth making makes writing fiction feel innovative and all the more exciting for it.
—Irenosen Okojie
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Fans will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the remastered collector’s editions and learn about Liefeld’s innovative approach to distributing the series directly to fans.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
These companies, from innovative telehealth platforms to hybrid brick-and-mortar clinics, are prioritizing prevention, longevity and tailored support for midlife women.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Readers raved about the inventive New Mexican cuisine and the destination’s natural beauty—sitting at 7,000 feet, Santa Fe is at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Whatever happens thereafter in David and Leslie Newman’s inventive and energetic script is inevitably some thing of a letdown although — not much.—
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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Room 11, 10-11 a.m. San Diego International Children’s Film Festival The San Diego International Children’s Film Festival features creative, exciting, and imaginative short films from around the world—animation, live-action, and documentary—good for all ages.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Thanks to a script by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon, the new Freaky plays the obvious gags in ways both surprising and imaginative.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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Burton designed Kate's wedding dress while at Alexander McQueen and the princess has worn McQueen numerous further times since, while Burton was creative director.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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With so many people looking for work, there‘s intense competition for those jobs, and the ways to apply can be creative and involved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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