inventive

adjective

in-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
Definition of inventivenext
1
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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2
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 His inventive playing and instinctive approach to improvisation guaranteed an electric performance. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 If American music in 1976 represented a collective, inquisitive, inventive American spirit of discovery, the semiquincentennial in the age of social media has become more about the individual identity. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Using premium ingredients and modern cooking techniques, the team serves up classic BBQ staples alongside inventive takes on fan-favorite dishes. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inventive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
  1. innovative
  2. creative
  3. imaginative
  4. talented
  5. clever
Adjective
  • For Telemundo and NBCUniversal, the tournament has been a great opportunity to test the boundaries of innovative broadcasting, digital and social media options and enhancements.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • The scale of this challenge calls for technical expertise, commercial collaboration, and innovative investment strategies.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of innovative
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  • Their full-backs will look to get forward, while Sander Berge will anchor the midfield alongside the adventurous Patrick Berg and the creative presence of Odegaard.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Welcome any chance to make art or explore your creative talents.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • The Chatham shop is now a destination for imaginative ice cream sandwiches, several of which are gluten-free and produced with strict celiac-level precautions.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Johnny Moreno’s video and projection design artfully augments the production’s imaginative world.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of imaginative
Adjective
  • Defensively strong enough to stifle their talented attackers, with the technical ability to pierce their backline on the counter.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • But laziness, alcoholism and a lack of talent led Marx to conclude that for people like himself, the only way to achieve success was to take (steal) wealth from those more talented and ambitious.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of talented
Adjective
  • So began a clever tradition in which clothes dryers, rotisserie ovens, popcorn machines and other gadgets replaced the bassist’s conventional amp stacks.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
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