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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Maybe by sharing their creative talents or bright ideas to entertain or enlighten us.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Hiccup is an inventive, awkward teen who's an outsider among his fellow Vikings.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Alexander-Arnold had long been an inventive force in England and would have added to his scrapbook of spectacular assists and goals as coach Arne Slot’s squad seeks more trophies.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That translates to seeking inspiration and motivation from artistic heritage through innovative methods.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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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
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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 26 Jun. 2025.
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