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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
This will free us to apply our own experience, intuition, and imagination —valuable, uniquely human qualities that AI can’t replicate.
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Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
What started as a scramble to find something to wear quickly turned into a viral masterclass in DIY imagination.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Beyond physical walls, confinement also manifests psychologically, ideologically, and spiritually—subtle forms that shape imagination, desire, and the very idea of freedom.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
For centuries, the moon has captivated our imagination, serving as a celestial companion and a canvas for scientific discovery.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
What started as a scramble to find something to wear quickly turned into a viral masterclass in DIY imagination.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Beyond physical walls, confinement also manifests psychologically, ideologically, and spiritually—subtle forms that shape imagination, desire, and the very idea of freedom.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
For centuries, the moon has captivated our imagination, serving as a celestial companion and a canvas for scientific discovery.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imagination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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At Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails, Chef Joseph Cusmano brings creativity and skill to a traditional steakhouse menu with a few fun surprises to keep diners on their toes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Simply add your own creativity and can-do spirit.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many commenters praised the pair’s ingenuity and willingness to think outside the box.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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All these excellent, exacting details coexist well with each other to produce one of Lanthimos’s best films yet, a movie of startling ingenuity that also doubles as a humorous but pointed warning to us all.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Browns clearly need help at the wide receiver position, but Gabriel's arm talent has not stuck out much.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The supermodel sisters have been very vocal about Mohamed's culinary talents.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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