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
Adjective
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Tod’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection was curated by creative director Matteo Tamburini, who was appointed to the role in December 2023.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The Rosemary Rose, a rooftop lounge inspired by the French Riviera, draws a lively mix of locals and hotel guests with inventive cocktails, Mediterranean-leaning small plates, and sweeping city views.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Expanding beyond a single point of view, the film explores memory, time, and perspective through a formally inventive approach that blends fiction and documentary elements.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2019, the Gucci and Saint Laurent owner launched the Kering Generation Award to scout innovative talent worldwide—an initiative that has since expanded to include a dedicated jewelry edition.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Democrats in Congress have questioned the legality of some of those efforts, including a program that offers drugmakers expedited reviews for innovative medicines.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s an imaginative kids club created in partnership with the French fashion brand Tartine et Chocolat and its Edmond Le Mouton (Edmond the sheep) character.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Tim Darcy has always been the man of a thousand voices — a wildly imaginative singer playing different roles, capturing the disintegration of the self from different angles.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Though the shoot was short and the heat was hot, Gray says being surrounded by talented, dedicated actors made the rest of it pretty easy.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Now, as Ella Fellas know, the talented singer has elite skills on social media.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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“Originative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originative. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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