inventive
adjective
in·ven·tive
in-ˈven-tiv 
1
: adept or prolific at producing inventions : creative
an inventive mind
2
: characterized by invention
an inventive method
inventively
adverb
inventiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of inventive in a Sentence
They have given their new company an inventive name.
inventive ways to use leftovers
Recent Examples on the Web
And where did the inventive farmer find the right spring for the innovation?
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Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Be inventive, take the initiative and strive to be the best.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
The compounding expertise of millions more experienced builders creates ever-faster feedback loops, kickstarts a talent and business flywheel effect, and leads to more inclusive and inventive startup ecosystems.
—Martin Mignot, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
To be inventive takes more than just being creative.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
Cross is a practiced and entertaining hater, baroque, inventive and righteous.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Alternatively, head to Cindy's Rooftop, a scenic spot atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel featuring seasonal menus and inventive cocktails.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024
Both films are wildly inventive mixtures of martial arts action, special effects and slapstick comedy that are just pure joyful fun.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
In the hands of the endlessly inventive comedian, the tale of a boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps and seeks out fame and fortune becomes a madcap delight complete with a zingy script, cartoonish punch-ups, collapsing sets, and a heady dose of magical realism.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Be inventive, take the initiative and strive to be the best.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
The compounding expertise of millions more experienced builders creates ever-faster feedback loops, kickstarts a talent and business flywheel effect, and leads to more inclusive and inventive startup ecosystems.
—Martin Mignot, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
To be inventive takes more than just being creative.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
Cross is a practiced and entertaining hater, baroque, inventive and righteous.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Alternatively, head to Cindy's Rooftop, a scenic spot atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel featuring seasonal menus and inventive cocktails.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024
Both films are wildly inventive mixtures of martial arts action, special effects and slapstick comedy that are just pure joyful fun.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
In the hands of the endlessly inventive comedian, the tale of a boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps and seeks out fame and fortune becomes a madcap delight complete with a zingy script, cartoonish punch-ups, collapsing sets, and a heady dose of magical realism.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
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inventive
adjective
in·ven·tive
in-ˈvent-iv
: gifted with the skill and imagination to invent
inventively
adverb
inventiveness
noun
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