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Recent Examples of originative The impulses, researchers say, activated specific brain waves associated with originative thinking, and people who were buzzed scored significantly higher on a test of creative thought. Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originative
Adjective
  • The pair ended up speaking for two hours about so much — including motherhood and wondering where their creative paths were headed — and by the end, Coppola asked her to join the film.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 18 June 2025
  • The future of brand experiences will run on AI, not for the sake of technology, but as a creative partner in storytelling, experiential design and emotional connection.
    Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Midtown newcomers Majka and Kin Thai were added to the guide earlier this spring for their inventive menus and strong community roots.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The film is a marvel, with a cornucopia of inventive gags and a story that captures the heartbreak and hilarity of growing up.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • That translates to seeking inspiration and motivation from artistic heritage through innovative methods.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Today, Valencia’s rich ceramic heritage is being reinvented by innovative artisans such as Ana Illueca and Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz of Canoa Lab, whose work is available to view and purchase through studio visits.
    Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Florida’s response to homelessness this year has been imaginative.
    Eric Gray, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
  • The Spa There is no spa at The Six Bells Country Inn. Family-friendly Offerings The Six Bells is very family friendly, especially for toddlers or young children, simply as a result of its imaginative design.
    Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025

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“Originative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originative. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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