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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
George Merrick came up with many inventive ways to attract prospective buyers and tourists to his dream city of Coral Gables during the 1920s.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The number one also means the opportunity to foster a self-sufficient lifestyle that harnesses your unique and inventive sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The inventive dishes called to mind the blue zone pillar of nourishing our bodies with food from the earth, and left me contemplating how to incorporate more ingredients like these into my everyday diet.
—Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Sprinkles was known for, among other things, inventive and somewhat corny methods of customer delivery.
—Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The number one also means the opportunity to foster a self-sufficient lifestyle that harnesses your unique and inventive sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The inventive dishes called to mind the blue zone pillar of nourishing our bodies with food from the earth, and left me contemplating how to incorporate more ingredients like these into my everyday diet.
—Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Sprinkles was known for, among other things, inventive and somewhat corny methods of customer delivery.
—Suhauna Hussain The Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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Sulwhasoo model using gentle cleansing foam It’s further reinforced by decades of investment in advanced formulation science and manufacturing in Korea and Japan, resulting in products that are both innovative and reliable.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through this company, Aprile has developed an innovative platform that offers agents 100% commissions, top-tier training, and the independence of true entrepreneurship, while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The brand works closely with French Peruvian creative studio Maison Anaychay, which connects designers with local artisans in Peru.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Rough and Rowdy Ways, Dylan also reemerges as a restless, sometimes cordial, often corrosive analyst, agreeing at last to engage—if not fully to explain—the whats, hows, and, possibly whys of his creative life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Considered one of the most imaginative and creative playcallers in NFL history, Andy Reid will retain that role for the 2026 season.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Perfect for builders ages 6 and up, this battle pack provides hours of imaginative play and makes an excellent addition to your existing Clone Wars collection.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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On the upside, brilliant solutions or clever ideas might suddenly occur to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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NearTap is another clever feature that lets the user adjust the volume level using simple taps of the finger in front of the ear.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Like many talented young athletes, Willis grew up playing several sports.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Graham Green, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham and many other talented actors fill out the cast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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