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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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a creative genius
an artistic genius
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Recent Examples of creative
The creative director went on to recall Wildenstein’s sense of humor and her ability to poke fun at her public persona.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Attendees will include people involved with the film and members of the New York creative community.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
The metamorphosis of black milk into golden words represents sublimation of maternal fear into creative power.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
Ben Johnson is the other top name on the coaching market after helping turn around the Detroit Lions with creative offensive game plans and could be enticed by the opportunity to work with Drake Maye.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Attendees will include people involved with the film and members of the New York creative community.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
The metamorphosis of black milk into golden words represents sublimation of maternal fear into creative power.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
Ben Johnson is the other top name on the coaching market after helping turn around the Detroit Lions with creative offensive game plans and could be enticed by the opportunity to work with Drake Maye.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Chip advises organizations on innovative service—delivering experiences that are value-unique, not just value-added; imaginative, not just generous.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Janet Cowell, in a news release from Milken, said the city has a pipeline of talent, innovative start-ups and the low cost of doing business attracts companies from all over the world.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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Her perceptions transform the reality of migration into an imaginative experience of initiation.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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Chip advises organizations on innovative service—delivering experiences that are value-unique, not just value-added; imaginative, not just generous.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Dating back to 1947, this artisanal gelateria has perfected the texture of their gelato and offers an impressive selection ranging from classics like fior di latte to inventive new flavors like iced latte pistachio cream.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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And now, inventive drink creators are adding a scoop to beverages.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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Soderbergh—doing his own cinematography, as often, under the pseudonym Peter Andrews—crafts a clever style to develop the identification of the camera’s gaze with that of the haunting spirit.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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