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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
The actors and filmmaker all seem thrown together for a high-concept hook that’s not very interesting beyond Raimi’s inventive ways of staging one-on-one gunfights.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
No one gets hour-long lines without damn good BBQ, no matter how inventive the flavors.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
And while the brand has developed a cult following thanks to its inventive jewelry and custom costume designs for pop stars like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Rihanna, this fashion show seemed to signal a new beginning.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
No one gets hour-long lines without damn good BBQ, no matter how inventive the flavors.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
And while the brand has developed a cult following thanks to its inventive jewelry and custom costume designs for pop stars like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Rihanna, this fashion show seemed to signal a new beginning.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
Adjective
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What sets Subotic apart is his innovative approach to financial services.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ensuing era was the group’s most commercially successful, as Beck’s innovative playing embellished the band’s increasingly experimental sound.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No one has to come up with something new and creative.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Events such as València Cuina Oberta and FESTIN give travelers the chance to experience the city’s dining scene at its most creative.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Crow’s Bench Crow’s Bench at Schweitzer’s Humbird has indoor-outdoor dining and an elevated menu showcasing local ingredients and imaginative preparations.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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With an imaginative vision, the designer could take anything from a simple gown or a hat and turn it into an elaborate and artistic creation.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of clear instructions, clever engineering and high-energy videos makes CrunchLabs stand out among subscription boxes, offering a yearlong experience that feels fresh with each delivery.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, clever Frances must have understood her caper was destined for failure.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beijing’s openness to foreign talent is at odds with Washington’s recent decision to hike the price of visas for talented workers as much as 50-fold.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Katz came into a good situation in 2021 with a veteran, talented staff.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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