creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce creativity (audio)
ˌkrē-ə-
1
: the ability to create
her artistic creativity
2
: the quality of being creative

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
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The company’s evolution has included new principals and new pens, such as the Hitchcock Vertigo, that are an homage to the broader context of creativity. Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 Now, as the artists and galleries who helped turn Wynwood into Miami’s hippest urban district all but disappear under a tsunami of redevelopment, the Bakehouse Art Complex remains a funky, thriving oasis of creativity. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025 One key element of its data-first approach is its Trends Observatory, which analyzes global trends to help the design decision-making process and to align creativity with market gaps to create a strong and relevant product. Footwear News, 20 June 2025 Alongside external headwinds, luxury brands have alienated consumers with an ongoing creativity crisis and sharp price increases, Bain said. Colleen Barry, Fortune, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for creativity

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creativity was in 1659

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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creativity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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