creation
noun
cre·a·tion
krē-ˈā-shən 
1
: the act of creating
especially
: the act of bringing the world into ordered existence
2
: the act of making, inventing, or producing: such as
a
: the act of investing with a new rank or office
b
: the first representation of a dramatic role
Examples of creation in a Sentence
The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation.
Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections.
These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses.
The company was largely the creation of one woman.
Come taste our chef's delicious new creations.
She's wearing one of her original fashion creations.
How are humans different from the rest of creation?
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Their chance creation is healthy, too.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Without context, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the Elena in question was not another author’s creation, but Messud’s own.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Hybrid designs, cloven toes, chunky platforms, and furry and embellished creations are trending on TikTok.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Without context, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the Elena in question was not another author’s creation, but Messud’s own.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Hybrid designs, cloven toes, chunky platforms, and furry and embellished creations are trending on TikTok.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for creation
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creation. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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