INNOVATORY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

innovatory

adjective

Definition of innovatory

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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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With innovative filmmaking, remarkable performances, and an ensemble of characters who moved us, the film achieves something extraordinary.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
As for potential restrictive and unbalanced federal and local regulations and oversight bodies that could crush innovative and fast-growing startups, the leading companies are calling for restraint.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of innovative

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Those constraints helped inspire an inventive restaurant influenced by the Philippines, where David is from.

— Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
The film ties these events into larger concerns surrounding freedom of the press and some inventive government conspiracies.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventive

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Leo July 23 – August 22 A personal experience could become useful material for something creative.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Discussions are expected to address creative and personal development, family planning and questions surrounding who is responsible for archiving sapphic history.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of creative

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The original Ladybird housed the smallest round mechanical movement then produced in series, turning an exercise in extreme miniaturization into the foundation for some of the brand’s most imaginative jewelry watches.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
The lineup is packed with powerful dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and imaginative animation and shorts that highlight diverse stories of culture, sense of place, and resilience.

— Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026

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