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noun

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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 inventive
Adjective
As an ancient threat endangers Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the unlikely friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025 Over the course of his three decade-spanning career from the 1950s through 1980s, Krause has designed sets for over 180 productions, earning acclaim for his inventive and elegant visual style. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025 Menus now feature more inventive options designed to surprise. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Loewe may be entering a new chapter, but the house’s commitment to supporting the work of the world’s most accomplished and inventive craftspeople isn’t showing any signs of wavering. Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inventive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
Adjective
  • Conservation groups say the spill catalyzed innovative restoration work across the Gulf Coast, but are alarmed at the recent halt of a flagship land-creation project in Louisiana.
    Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Serving on the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute board has reinforced my dedication to resource management and exploring innovative and sustainable solutions.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Luckily, the creative team, which included director Lewis Teague (director of Alligator!) and producer Robert Singer, later a showrunner on Supernatural, agreed.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 May 2025
  • Just serve up the familiar, without getting creative.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • This experience changed my life and my entire approach to creativity as a designer and an artist.
    Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
  • That edge matters—in talent retention, in creativity and in bottom-line performance.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The show, aimed at 4-8s, follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that take them to Storyland, a world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Theater is a dynamic environment for imaginative people to do cool things, and audiences will opt in.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His idea appeared to be developing content about the club — not dissimilar to the manner in which Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have captured the imagination at Wrexham — and introducing Dagenham & Redbridge to new markets.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Just framing the intention that way will fire up the imagination of your team and set your sails to catch the wind of public opinion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Hubble Space Telescope is a masterwork of engineering and human ingenuity.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Get the blend of ingenuity and oversight right, and AI agents become an equalizer, widening access to credit and cutting costs for families and small businesses.
    Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.
    Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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