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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
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as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
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Recent Examples of inventive
Launched in 2018, the show has quietly become a cornerstone of modern family animation, blending the wholesome charm of classic sitcoms with inventive storytelling and a healthy dose of silliness.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
High quality incense can span a wide range of notes, often activated in inventive ways through the burning process.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Stay here for quaint hotels, inventive restaurants, and a general store—not to mention Wrangell-St. Elias’ signature seclusion.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
His anti-ranch-dressing stance immediately divides the judges (Tom agrees; stoner-food enthusiast Kristen vehemently does not), but his inventive pizza nonetheless unites them in appreciation.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
High quality incense can span a wide range of notes, often activated in inventive ways through the burning process.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Stay here for quaint hotels, inventive restaurants, and a general store—not to mention Wrangell-St. Elias’ signature seclusion.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
His anti-ranch-dressing stance immediately divides the judges (Tom agrees; stoner-food enthusiast Kristen vehemently does not), but his inventive pizza nonetheless unites them in appreciation.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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Nearly every dish at Uma Roma, an innovative new restaurant, is dedicated to a single ingredient.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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For entrepreneurial parents and innovative educators, this may be a frontier worth exploring.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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While Hayek now has her pick of designer pieces to wear on the red carpet, her creative combination for Cannes remains timeless.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Located in the Wedgewood Houston area of Nashville on Martin Street, Capitol Music Group Nashville features 40,000 square feet of office space which includes state-of-the-art recording studios, a live performance space and creative content studios.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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This imaginative backstory, brought to life with the help of the French film studio Gaumont, adds a magical dimension that makes Mirokaï feel more like a companion than a machine.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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Another highlight of the restaurant is its imaginative cocktail menu, featuring signature sips like the Electric Sly, Red Line Remedy and a zesty lemon and golden spritz infused with tej honey wine.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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For apartment dwellers and people who prefer not to dangle midair, this clever contraption looks like a window-cleaning game changer.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch (Joseph Zada), a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who’s unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, which will feature a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to battle for their lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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