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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
Solid guitar rock, inventive melodies and instrumentation all contribute to the Dayton, Ohio, band’s longevity.
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
That Givenchy dress, with its inventive shoulder blade cutouts, is just one part of her now-iconic ensemble.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
With celebrity attendees including A$AP Rocky, Spike Lee, Janelle Monaé and Usher, the Met steps were full of immaculate suiting, custom couture and inventive takes on tailoring.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The trendy yet antique space features inventive drinks in addition to all the typical espresso options.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
That Givenchy dress, with its inventive shoulder blade cutouts, is just one part of her now-iconic ensemble.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
With celebrity attendees including A$AP Rocky, Spike Lee, Janelle Monaé and Usher, the Met steps were full of immaculate suiting, custom couture and inventive takes on tailoring.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The trendy yet antique space features inventive drinks in addition to all the typical espresso options.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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The innovative rapper comes up way short with a record that lacks fun or curiosity.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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What to know Prova Spirits’ innovative approach to Italian spirits brings a unique dimension to Kentucky’s distilling community, KDA President Eric Gregory in the news release.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Automakers in China have resorted to creative financing schemes to spur consumer demand.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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As kids change their creations or storylines, the sets respond in real time, creating endlessly evolving adventures and encouraging imaginative, hands-on play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Esmé Shapiro’s wonderfully zany text and illustrations are sure to make kids laugh and fall in love with sweet, imaginative Ruthie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the auditorium roof, the studio employed other clever features to keep the building cool in Indore's hot climate, which sees temperatures of 86 °F - 104 °F (30 °C - 40 °C) for most of the year.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2026
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Your 11th House of Collaboration lights up as clever Mercury meets Venus, the planet of connection, there.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Defending state champion Cedar Park played to a fierce 2-2 draw with talented Leander while Hendrickson beat Georgetown for the second time in 23-5A play.—
Butch Hart,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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