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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Involve your team in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to achieve goals with limited resources.
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Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Shipping and Transit targeted smaller businesses, but other trolls target the largest and most innovative companies, ranging from auto manufacturers to technology companies.
—John L. Mica, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The suite also features innovative options for enhancing online privacy, making identity theft less likely, and provides 24/7 assistance for recovering from identity theft, supported by substantial insurance coverage.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Sample the fruits of a burgeoning wine scene in the Finger Lakes
A new crop of innovative winemakers is raising the bar in the Finger Lakes wine region, where unique grape varieties and low-intervention practices are increasingly replacing the sweeter wines long associated with the area.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Shipping and Transit targeted smaller businesses, but other trolls target the largest and most innovative companies, ranging from auto manufacturers to technology companies.
—John L. Mica, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The suite also features innovative options for enhancing online privacy, making identity theft less likely, and provides 24/7 assistance for recovering from identity theft, supported by substantial insurance coverage.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innovative. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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