as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an originative genius whose mark on postmodern architecture can be seen all over the globe
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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.
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Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015
Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originative
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Sharing the screen with Nicole Kidman in the second season of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers proved to be a career highlight, Straus says, and one that helped renew her creative passion.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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The project raised eyebrows among U.S. artists, many of whom are deeply wary of the use of AI in creative pursuits.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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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
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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
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So have innovative documentaries like Peter Jackson’s Get Back and Ron Howard’s Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Florida’s response to homelessness this year has been imaginative.—
Eric Gray,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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