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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One arm of the brand, Crocs EXP, has been home to the brand’s most innovative output over the last year.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
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The innovative solution has been deployed across various garages nationwide, reducing the burden on drivers of finding empty charging slots.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Taking an inventive approach can solve a sticky problem, while empathy keeps talks human and fair.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Specialty dining restaurants come with an additional fee, but most foodies find the extra cost worth it for access to higher-end ingredients, more inventive menus, a change in scenery from the main dining room, and top-notch service.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The show continued filming without him before going on a pre-planned hiatus in November, and the creative team wrote Billy out of subsequent episodes rather than recasting the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Spanish tapas bars dominate major cities on every continent, serving shareable, bite-sized morsels of traditional and creative cuisine.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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As kids change their creations or storylines, the sets respond in real time, creating endlessly evolving adventures and encouraging imaginative, hands-on play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Esmé Shapiro’s wonderfully zany text and illustrations are sure to make kids laugh and fall in love with sweet, imaginative Ruthie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Innovatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovatory. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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