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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
View gallery - 5 images A hopeful and imaginative approach to social housing that focuses on comfort, community and socialization has earned Appleby Blue Almshouse the UK's top architecture award.
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New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
McClung has almost singlehandedly revived the Slam Dunk Contest with his imaginative arsenal of rim-rattling highlights, but has yet to consistently crack an NBA rotation.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In all, there will be 75 artists and collaborators filling 12,500 square feet of interior space with imaginative activities.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
OpenAI’s new text-to-video app, Sora, was supposed to be a social AI playground, allowing users to create imaginative AI videos of themselves, friends and celebrities while building off of others’ ideas.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
McClung has almost singlehandedly revived the Slam Dunk Contest with his imaginative arsenal of rim-rattling highlights, but has yet to consistently crack an NBA rotation.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In all, there will be 75 artists and collaborators filling 12,500 square feet of interior space with imaginative activities.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
OpenAI’s new text-to-video app, Sora, was supposed to be a social AI playground, allowing users to create imaginative AI videos of themselves, friends and celebrities while building off of others’ ideas.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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Keeping their romance hidden from her parents at first also led to some inventive moments.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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But beyond these quintessential Mexican comforts sits the inventive, nuanced fare from La Dama, a party-with-polish treasure inspired by chef-owner Emmanuel Corona's upbringing in the country’s southern and central regions.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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He is considered to be an original disruptor in the wine world thanks to his passion for creating innovative wines that sometimes seem counterintuitive to the older traditions held by many French winemakers.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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For aggrieved wives of cheating husbands, a rising new professional service in China offers an innovative solution.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea have been at their creative best in the second half of matches, creating 15 big chances (second-best behind Palace’s 17) and scoring eight (best).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ackermann was named creative director of Tom Ford Fashion in September last year, succeeding Peter Hawkings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like many talented young golfers, Phillips can’t help but think of possibly reaching the PGA Tour someday.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tjhe party was directed by a witchy master of the craft who led a talented band but didn’t play an instrument herself all night.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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