innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• clever
• creative
• imaginative
• ingenious
• innovational
• innovatory
• inventive
• original
• originative
• Promethean

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

The group’s influence extended across genres, earning critical acclaim for its innovative approach to music. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024

Kohl’s does have some things going for it, including its value proposition and innovative shopping incentives, such as the Kohl’s Cash program. —David Moin, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024

Through his innovative work, Raj Sonani is not only advancing AI’s role in compliance but is also setting new benchmarks in legal technology. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here). —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above