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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Even brands deeply rooted in minimalism, such as Jil Sander and Loro Piana, evolved their aesthetic through sophisticated fabrics, innovative shapes and precise cuts that ensure strong relevancy for the upcoming season.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Local and regional streaming platforms are again looking for innovative ways to monetize the demand for African content, while policymakers in a number of countries are putting the creative industries front and center.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of innovative

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The Libra Sun trines inventive Uranus in your daily-life zone, encouraging changes in tools, timing, workflow, or responsibilities.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
And unlike lobster rolls, which have a pretty canonical form, sushi in Boston runs the gamut from highly traditional to the wildly inventive.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventive

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The complimentary daily activity schedule spans beachfront meditation, sunrise yoga, strength training, and creative wellness workshops.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Almost three decades later, Jil Sander, now under the creative directorship of Simone Bellotti, and Puma are back together again.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of creative

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From the creators of DreamWorks Animation’s hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse, Doozie’s Doghouse is a mixed-media companion series that continues the fun with tail-wagging surprises, woof-tastic unboxings, and imaginative play.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of imaginative

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