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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
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Recent Examples of imagination
Moviegoing, even with all the recent industry challenges, remains an unrivaled magical experience that sparks imagination, creates wonder, and fulfills our human need for social connections.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 May 2025
In all of them, her mother sits in a chair, which, in Alvarez’s artistic imagination, conjured her mother in place of the Madonna.
—Elly Fishman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
However, Charlotte's role is mainly now linked in the public and the media's imagination to an argument between Meghan and Kate over Charlotte's dress not fitting.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Features in 'The Handmaid's Tale' Over the years, Offred’s harrowing and heroic story burrowed itself into the imaginations of readers.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 May 2025
In all of them, her mother sits in a chair, which, in Alvarez’s artistic imagination, conjured her mother in place of the Madonna.
—Elly Fishman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
However, Charlotte's role is mainly now linked in the public and the media's imagination to an argument between Meghan and Kate over Charlotte's dress not fitting.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Features in 'The Handmaid's Tale' Over the years, Offred’s harrowing and heroic story burrowed itself into the imaginations of readers.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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In his absence, the first-place Cubs have consistently found different ways to win games and reshape their pitching staff, demonstrating resilience and creativity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Unlike technical skills that may become obsolete with technological advancements, durable skills such as communication, creativity and emotional intelligence remain consistently valuable across industries and roles.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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True innovation, such as designing a brand new UX framework or identifying and providing solutions to novel problems, still falls squarely within the range of human ingenuity.—
Manish Mittal,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Yet despite these hurdles, the Voyagers continue to function — a testament to both their robust design and the ingenuity of the teams managing them.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent Dave Shapiro were both killed in a fatal plane crash in San Diego on May 22.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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