as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the computer is one innovation that revolutionized the business world
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Recent Examples of innovation
The Trump administration seems willing to meet the right people in tech and say the right things, but its policies are antithetical to a thriving ecosystem of innovation.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
One of the companies at the forefront of this innovation is Jane Technologies, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in cannabis today.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Our inspiration remains driven by what defines Nouvel Héritage: a relentless focus on craftsmanship and a passion for innovation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
As legislators weigh whether to introduce laws that could regulate AI, some tech lobbying groups have raised concerns on how those bills could affect innovation in the state.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
One of the companies at the forefront of this innovation is Jane Technologies, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in cannabis today.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Our inspiration remains driven by what defines Nouvel Héritage: a relentless focus on craftsmanship and a passion for innovation.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
As legislators weigh whether to introduce laws that could regulate AI, some tech lobbying groups have raised concerns on how those bills could affect innovation in the state.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovation
Noun
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The invention of cities could be to blame for the proliferation of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), according to a new study.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, if an A.I. system speeds the invention of a lifesaving medical device, that device must still be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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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,
2 June 2025
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That opened the door for the creation of Next Gen Stats, a collection of data gathered by the NFL to create advanced statistics.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Innovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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