as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
the composer Charles Ives is remembered for his innovatory use of dissonance and polytonal harmonies
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This innovative utensil uses a mild electric current to simulate a salty taste without adding sodium, offering a potential breakthrough for those on low-sodium diets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
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Tokito: The 540-Day Journey of a Culinary Maverick (Japan) Maverick chef Yoshinori Ishii, an internationally renowned two-star Michelin chef, returns to Japan to transform a historic restaurant in Tokyo into an innovative auberge.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And the puzzles are all wildly inventive and unique.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The price point at Fet Fisk is reasonable for such an inventive and wonderful menu.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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Brett Alan Nelson, Doja Cat’s stylist and creative director is behind this brilliant look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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His imaginative and surreal architectural style is showcased throughout the city, offering a unique experience of creativity and vision.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Common uses for paper towels range from wiping down countertops after cooking to blotting grease from bacon, but some of the more imaginative ways to use disposable towels around the house may surprise you.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Innovatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovatory. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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