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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
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Recent Examples of innovative
One of the most innovative innovations in the world of cleaning since the original hoovers were created in the 1860s, the best cordless vacuums are your secret weapons for a hands-on approach to cleaning your floors without a power cord.
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s right: Jar Jar helped pave the way for Andy Serkis’ Gollum and Caesar and every other innovative CG character that has been mo-capped, performance-captured, or keyframed in the 21st century.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
If influencers were primarily men, it would be seen as an innovative new career that’s taken over the advertising industry.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2001, the series’ sixth season featured one of its most innovative and revered episodes, the musical Once More, with Feeling.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s right: Jar Jar helped pave the way for Andy Serkis’ Gollum and Caesar and every other innovative CG character that has been mo-capped, performance-captured, or keyframed in the 21st century.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
If influencers were primarily men, it would be seen as an innovative new career that’s taken over the advertising industry.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2001, the series’ sixth season featured one of its most innovative and revered episodes, the musical Once More, with Feeling.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Over the course of his three decade-spanning career from the 1950s through 1980s, Krause has designed sets for over 180 productions, earning acclaim for his inventive and elegant visual style.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Menus now feature more inventive options designed to surprise.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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His novel Blindsight is a remarkably imaginative and thoughtful book, if also utterly terrifying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without pedigree or privilege, Taylor forged his own leadership style—one that blends creative vision, market instinct, and a deep understanding of culture.—
Ali Jackson-Jolley,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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