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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
Over 20 restaurants each night will serve traditional Italian dishes along with seafood creations and globally inspired bites from more than 20 restaurants.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
That opened the door for the creation of Next Gen Stats, a collection of data gathered by the NFL to create advanced statistics.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The focus must remain on value creation rather than just cost-saving for customers.
—Joshua Bardell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Their first creation, a sugar syrup called Assila, caught on with bakers.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
That opened the door for the creation of Next Gen Stats, a collection of data gathered by the NFL to create advanced statistics.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The focus must remain on value creation rather than just cost-saving for customers.
—Joshua Bardell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Their first creation, a sugar syrup called Assila, caught on with bakers.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
Noun
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But the Ryder board, about a decade ago, wanted CEO Robert Sanchez to focus on innovation and how to lead the company beyond the core strategy and services that had sustained it for decades.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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At first glance, the law does not criminalize innovation.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Pixar recently gave the press a preview of its upcoming slate of films, and families can expect more animal-centric films, sequels to fan-favorite movies, and new additions to the Pixar universe.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 June 2025
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As for newcomers to the Spaceballs universe, additional cast members will include Keke Palmer and Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman, who is Pullman's son.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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That might seem like a sign of an upcoming promotion.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Yet that ignores the inevitable churn that comes with promotion to the Premier League, to say nothing of £148million generated in sales of Romeo Lavia, Tino Livramento, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Tella.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The body-hugging dress—made of intersecting strips or panels resembling bandages—first debuted on the runway in 1992, after its invention in the 1980s by French designer Hervé Léger.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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His patent pending invention was inspired by helping his uncle A CT drive-in theater opening every night for summer with latest films, double features A CT drive-in theater opening every night for summer with latest films, double features Upgrades planned on Interstate 84 in CT city.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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In a world oversaturated with big drops and flashy launches, Perfumehead founder Daniel Patrick Giles seeks to stand apart by instead reimagining how fragrance can feel.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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The vision of prosocial AI aligns with a deeper aspiration: creating a world where everyone has a fair chance to fulfill their inherent potential to flourish.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The sooner Allen started the clock on his second and third contracts, the quicker the agents could make their coveted return on investments paid in the form of pre-draft training and, in some instances, money advancements before the prospects had played an NFL down.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Regardless of the advancements in health from AI, Radeva said the human element will still be necessary..—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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