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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 most original movie of the summer stars Keke Palmer as Corvette, a professional shoplifter learning to harness the power of sisterly solidarity — and a magical portal — in Boots Riley’s inventive follow-up to Sorry to Bother You.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Co-owner and executive chef Sergio Moutela puts an inventive spin on Italian cuisine on the BYOB restaurant's everchanging menus, including brunch.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
This fascinating doc explores the dilemma now facing the funeral industry and the many inventive solutions being pioneered.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Wrap up with dessert at Salt & Straw, famous for inventive, small-batch ice cream.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Co-owner and executive chef Sergio Moutela puts an inventive spin on Italian cuisine on the BYOB restaurant's everchanging menus, including brunch.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
This fascinating doc explores the dilemma now facing the funeral industry and the many inventive solutions being pioneered.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Wrap up with dessert at Salt & Straw, famous for inventive, small-batch ice cream.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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Expecting the largest gathering of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, the event offers a unique platform for innovative storytelling, cementing Newport Beach as a hub for creative excellence in the evolving landscape of television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Romantic and creative discussions are also favored.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The return of control and Guardiola’s 4-2-2-2 setup seemed to squeeze Cherki to the margins, despite his creative output and joie de vivre.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Innovative, imaginative solutions that meet growth in population, business and agricultural needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Expect the anti-capitalist vibes to be as loud and imaginative as Riley’s previous work.—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through it all, the cats remain the center of her world — unpredictable, clever and endlessly entertaining.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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So should Soufiane El-Faouzi, also 23, who plays deeper and is more combative, but is no less talented.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Sabres are a more talented team than the Bruins.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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