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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
the artist's fertile inventiveness allows her to put on canvas landscapes that have never been trod by mortal feet
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the contention that, in order to prosper, cities must attract young, well-educated people of great inventiveness in both the arts and high technology
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Recent Examples of inventiveness
There’s still room for inventiveness, for risk-taking.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
For all the inventiveness of the violence, the show isn’t particularly engaging.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
While the Finns work with them, officers point out that necessity has been the mother of Ukraine’s inventiveness in drones, making up for the country’s relative lack of mass infantry and heavy weaponry — just as Finns did with Molotov cocktails in the Winter War.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Also predictably, Russian media are praising the remarkable inventiveness of their forces, while ignoring the disastrous results.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
The 50-year-old former longtime creative director at Moschino is known for his inventiveness and bold riffs on Americana and pop culture.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
For all the inventiveness of the violence, the show isn’t particularly engaging.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
While the Finns work with them, officers point out that necessity has been the mother of Ukraine’s inventiveness in drones, making up for the country’s relative lack of mass infantry and heavy weaponry — just as Finns did with Molotov cocktails in the Winter War.
—Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
That inventiveness led to some spectacular goals, but also inherent risk-taking.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Also predictably, Russian media are praising the remarkable inventiveness of their forces, while ignoring the disastrous results.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
With its abundance of concrete, startling interior views, and play of deep shadows, the design invokes the ornery inventiveness of Kahn and Paul Rudolph, combined with the corporate sleekness of MoMA’s most recent iterations by Yoshio Taniguchi and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
The 50-year-old former longtime creative director at Moschino is known for his inventiveness and bold riffs on Americana and pop culture.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventiveness
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Your creativity is also doing something quietly remarkable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 A single spark of inspiration can unleash a wildfire of creativity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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But this is not extreme demands by any stretch of the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ingenuity has earned the yard multiple international awards, with Nadal’s Great White scoring top honors in Robb Report’s 2021 Best of the Best issue.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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The record was officially awarded to both de Wolf and Blub — a partnership between human ingenuity and one oblivious but cooperative goldfish.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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But fans online have panned the card for lacking top talent such as former two-division champion Jon Jones, who requested his release from the UFC immediately after being excluded from the White House show.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Inventiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventiveness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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