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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
The exhibition also features an exceptional selection of artifacts from the NFB’s collection, offering insight into the working methods, experimentation and inventiveness that have shaped the history of animation in Canada.
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Ed Meza,
Variety,
22 June 2026
But its inventiveness helped earn McCartney’s first Grammy Award as a solo artist (best arrangement accompanying vocalists in 1971).
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The Miller-Penrose house became an important meeting place for artistic exchange, where Miller devoted herself to culinary experiments that paid tribute to the inventiveness of her friends.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.
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Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
The menu seems to change to reflect whatever inventiveness is boiling in the mind of the chef – a pea-and-squash salad, a duck-and-blueberry tart.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
More of this kind of playful inventiveness, please.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Its combination of inventiveness and mundanity reminds him of the early films of the Lumière brothers, who paved the way for modern cinema with their invention of the cinematograph.
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Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
For all the inventiveness of the violence, the show isn’t particularly engaging.
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Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Ed Meza,
Variety,
22 June 2026
But its inventiveness helped earn McCartney’s first Grammy Award as a solo artist (best arrangement accompanying vocalists in 1971).
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The Miller-Penrose house became an important meeting place for artistic exchange, where Miller devoted herself to culinary experiments that paid tribute to the inventiveness of her friends.
—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.
—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
The menu seems to change to reflect whatever inventiveness is boiling in the mind of the chef – a pea-and-squash salad, a duck-and-blueberry tart.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
More of this kind of playful inventiveness, please.
—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Its combination of inventiveness and mundanity reminds him of the early films of the Lumière brothers, who paved the way for modern cinema with their invention of the cinematograph.
—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
For all the inventiveness of the violence, the show isn’t particularly engaging.
—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventiveness
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Your creativity is eager and focused as the Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.
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The beautiful Grace Kelly captured the world's attention and imagination (and still does) for decades, but no one was more enamored by the actress than Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
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America can unleash the creativity, ingenuity, and determination of free people.
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American innovation is fueled by immigrants Immigrants have played a major role in American ingenuity.
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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“Inventiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventiveness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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