innovative
adjective
in·no·va·tive
ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 
: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
innovatively
adverb
innovativeness
noun
Examples of innovative in a Sentence
an innovative approach to the problem
a creative and innovative young designer
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The innovative idea also focuses on reducing operational costs, minimizing the requirement for buying expensive land to build data centers.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Planeta and his team work on local, national, and international residential, corporate, mixed-use, and retail design projects, approaching each with a commitment to finding innovative solutions to its clients’ needs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Seoul, specifically, is known for its range of futuristic treatments and innovative cosmetics, many of which are offered at a lower cost than in the United States.
—Rosa Pyo, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Planeta and his team work on local, national, and international residential, corporate, mixed-use, and retail design projects, approaching each with a commitment to finding innovative solutions to its clients’ needs.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Seoul, specifically, is known for its range of futuristic treatments and innovative cosmetics, many of which are offered at a lower cost than in the United States.
—Rosa Pyo, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for innovative
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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