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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
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as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
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Recent Examples of inventive
Sandra Bullock crafts one of her most physically inventive performances — all thrown elbows and twisted ankles — as Gracie Hart, a messy and clumsy yet brilliant F.B.I. Special Agent who must go undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to foil a terrorist plot.
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Jason Bailey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
With a new wine program curated by Daniel Cameron, how do the beverage offerings complement the menu, and what can guests expect from Izzy’s inventive takes on classic drinks?
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
As Anderson explained at the time, he was inspired by how every generation of teens puts its own inventive spin on the classic high-school wardrobe—literally remodelling the basic look.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Together, the trio is synonymous with some of the most inventive expressions of Catalan cuisine.
—Agnish Ray, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jason Bailey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
With a new wine program curated by Daniel Cameron, how do the beverage offerings complement the menu, and what can guests expect from Izzy’s inventive takes on classic drinks?
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
As Anderson explained at the time, he was inspired by how every generation of teens puts its own inventive spin on the classic high-school wardrobe—literally remodelling the basic look.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Together, the trio is synonymous with some of the most inventive expressions of Catalan cuisine.
—Agnish Ray, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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Conservation groups say the spill catalyzed innovative restoration work across the Gulf Coast, but are alarmed at the recent halt of a flagship land-creation project in Louisiana.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Serving on the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute board has reinforced my dedication to resource management and exploring innovative and sustainable solutions.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without pedigree or privilege, Taylor forged his own leadership style—one that blends creative vision, market instinct, and a deep understanding of culture.—
Ali Jackson-Jolley,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Theater is a dynamic environment for imaginative people to do cool things, and audiences will opt in.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The show, aimed at 4-8s, follows the adventures of two imaginative siblings who stumble upon VR headsets that take them to Storyland, a world built on iconic stories from Indian mythology and folklore.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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