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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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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
a surprising new product from a company that has never been a wellspring of innovativeness
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innovative technology
inventive technology
ingenious technology
incredible technology
breakthrough technology
innovatory technology
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
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025
This infrastructure supports the growing demand for high-quality video and highlights the innovative approaches needed to meet the expectations of a connected world.
—Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Known for his dry humor and innovative coaching philosophies, Popovich became a leading voice for the league over the last quarter century.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Since 1997, Powertec has been a pioneer in innovative home and commercial strength equipment, bringing the gym experience into clients’ homes and facilities.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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These days, even when a platform comes up with a show that feels a little innovative, the language of reality-TV production feels stuck.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025
This infrastructure supports the growing demand for high-quality video and highlights the innovative approaches needed to meet the expectations of a connected world.
—Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Known for his dry humor and innovative coaching philosophies, Popovich became a leading voice for the league over the last quarter century.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Since 1997, Powertec has been a pioneer in innovative home and commercial strength equipment, bringing the gym experience into clients’ homes and facilities.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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The choreography by Warren Carlyle is sensational, energetic, and whimsical, making inventive use of props including pirouetting parasols, spectacular sabres, and fierce flagging.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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An American named Thomas Keller set the bar ever higher with his highly inventive, multi-course California dinners at The French Laundry in Yountville.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The show, aimed at 4-8s, follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that take them to Storyland, a world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Theater is a dynamic environment for imaginative people to do cool things, and audiences will opt in.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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With a bold new identity and logo developed in collaboration with creative agency Doubleday & Cartwright, the AU Pro Volleyball Championship builds on Athletes Unlimited’s legacy of innovation since its 2021 debut.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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During the interview, Rocky also talked about how being a proud dad of two influenced his creative process.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Founding Drive in 2004, serving as president of Boomerang, and then launching DLO Producciones in 2011, Lorenzo’s battle has been to find an stable financing context and international outlet for his creativity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Taken together, this week’s developments highlight how AI is only becoming a bigger friend and/or enemy of creativity.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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From her Imagination Library (over 200 million books given to children since 1999) to her beloved Pigeon Forge theme park, Dollywood, the Queen of Tennessee invites everyone into her colorful world of music and imagination.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This month, Netflix delivers a lineup that blends cultural impact, classic storytelling, and bold new voices—each offering a different lens into Black life, legacy, and imagination.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope is a masterwork of engineering and human ingenuity.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Get the blend of ingenuity and oversight right, and AI agents become an equalizer, widening access to credit and cutting costs for families and small businesses.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Alabama is still Alabama, with plenty of talent on hand and a coach who has won everywhere he’s been.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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