as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
the composer Charles Ives is remembered for his innovatory use of dissonance and polytonal harmonies
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The innovative idea also focuses on reducing operational costs, minimizing the requirement for buying expensive land to build data centers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Planeta and his team work on local, national, and international residential, corporate, mixed-use, and retail design projects, approaching each with a commitment to finding innovative solutions to its clients’ needs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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The enticing menu offers the best of American cuisine but with an inventive, upscale edge.—
Courtney Cherry,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This Black History Month, Milwaukee institutions, organizations, and artists are finding immersive and inventive ways to connect audiences with the richness of Black history and culture.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bear that rips the plastic bass to shreds is AI-generated, said Nathan Monteith, the executive creative director at Highdive.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Don't forget to check out the imaginative temporary special exhibits as well.—
Elena Donovan Mauer,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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It’s all served well by the imaginative music of (mostly) Michael Koerner, delivered onstage by the duo of accordionist Victor Zupanc and guitarist Joe Cruz.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Innovatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovatory. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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