creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌkrē-ə-

1

: the ability to create

her artistic creativity

2

: the quality of being creative

Synonyms

• cleverness
• creativeness
• imagination
• imaginativeness
• ingeniousness
• ingenuity
• innovativeness
• invention
• inventiveness
• originality

Examples of creativity in a Sentence

her intelligence and artistic creativity

the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans

Recent Examples on the Web

From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives. —Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes. —Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

This results in all-too-fleeting dinners capturing a sense of combined creativity. —Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024

Following what looked to be some stiff competition of doppelgängers who were judged on style, creativity, and vibes, according to the bakery, the winner who drew the most applause on that criteria emerged: Makayla Chambers. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1