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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
And there was a chance to do something more with the logo, like going back to the Robo Penguin or trying something a bit more new and inventive.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The more inventive idea from Google is allowing your friends and family members to act as recovery partners for your Google account.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
For some, that’s about trying on different personas via silly and inventive costumes.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Diversity has made universities better—more inventive, more dynamic, and more connected to communities.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The more inventive idea from Google is allowing your friends and family members to act as recovery partners for your Google account.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
For some, that’s about trying on different personas via silly and inventive costumes.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Diversity has made universities better—more inventive, more dynamic, and more connected to communities.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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He is considered to be an original disruptor in the wine world thanks to his passion for creating innovative wines that sometimes seem counterintuitive to the older traditions held by many French winemakers.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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For aggrieved wives of cheating husbands, a rising new professional service in China offers an innovative solution.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea have been at their creative best in the second half of matches, creating 15 big chances (second-best behind Palace’s 17) and scoring eight (best).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann was named creative director of Tom Ford Fashion in September last year, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some geomyths, recounted orally over generations, are based on eyewitness experiences, while other accounts are grounded in a keen awareness of local terrains, plus rational and imaginative ideas about the powerful forces of nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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That distaste for nonfiction is in line with his portfolio of imaginative stories.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like many talented young golfers, Phillips can’t help but think of possibly reaching the PGA Tour someday.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tjhe party was directed by a witchy master of the craft who led a talented band but didn’t play an instrument herself all night.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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