originative

adjective

ə-ˈri-jə-ˌnā-tiv How to pronounce originative (audio)
Definition of originativenext
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. — Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originative
  1. creative
  2. inventive
  3. innovative
  4. imaginative
  5. talented
Adjective
  • Food is creative and generally healthful, with plenty of veggie-forward options and lots of flavor.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • One such injury to Odegaard (knee) half an hour into a home win against West Ham in October halted Arteta’s experimentation with a more creative midfield setup of him and Eberechi Eze ahead of Rice.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • From cute to hilarious and sometimes even weird, this year’s selection highlights joyful, inventive images.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The most inventive kill here — set in a school gym, cuing death by treadmill and falling weights — is also the least motivated, but no matter.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 July 2026
Definition of inventive
Adjective
  • Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • In response to these shortcomings, innovative tech companies are now taking a active, airborne approach to pest control by deploying tiny air-to-air killer drones directly into the skies to hunt down and eliminate these deadly insects.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of innovative
Adjective
  • That was also the case for Farrell, 24, who has a similar profile as a savvy playmaker and imaginative chance-creator.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 July 2026
  • But while Kozue is a genuine, unapologetic weirdo, the film that is constructed around her soon betrays a less imaginative, more normative impulse — so much so that this coming-of-age story ultimately leaves a bitter taste.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of imaginative
Adjective
  • Someone like Marcello Mastroianni, who always downplayed his being this super-talented artist, had a photographic memory and could learn everything by the first read.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • Rogen also worked often with Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) and James Franco (Pineapple Express), but neither of those talented young filmmakers managed to match Rogen’s energy or resilience in conjuring future projects.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of talented

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“Originative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originative. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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