1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventiveness
Noun
-
The company’s evolution has included new principals and new pens, such as the Hitchcock Vertigo, that are an homage to the broader context of creativity.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025 -
Now, as the artists and galleries who helped turn Wynwood into Miami’s hippest urban district all but disappear under a tsunami of redevelopment, the Bakehouse Art Complex remains a funky, thriving oasis of creativity.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
Noun
-
By doing it for them, AI robs children of the joy and the work of their imagination.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
-
However, on a deeper level, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang remind us of the power of imagination, the importance of friendship, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.—
Meg Walters,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
-
From the first successful airplane flight to landing a man on the moon, nothing can stop American grit and ingenuity.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Noun
-
End of the day, this is going to hurt our universities, chase away world- class talent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
-
Perry values DeRozan’s talent and professionalism — not to mention roster depth — and DeRozan has a reasonable contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Inventiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventiveness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share