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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
Frankenstein and Pinocchio explore the fraught dynamic between creator and creation, beings designed to mirror humanity while dehumanized for remaining fundamentally other.
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Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Before the creation of the MMR vaccine, between 400 and 500 people in the U.S. died from measles each year, and 48,000 people were hospitalized, the CDC said.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
The compromise also included the creation of the fiscal guardrails that have led to budget surpluses in the ensuing years and the eventual payment of more than $8 billion toward the state’s pension debt.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
The prequel series tells the tragedy of the creation of Darth Vader, setting up his evil reign alongside Emperor Palpatine (portrayed by Ian McDiarmid) in the original trilogy of Star Wars films.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Before the creation of the MMR vaccine, between 400 and 500 people in the U.S. died from measles each year, and 48,000 people were hospitalized, the CDC said.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
The compromise also included the creation of the fiscal guardrails that have led to budget surpluses in the ensuing years and the eventual payment of more than $8 billion toward the state’s pension debt.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
The prequel series tells the tragedy of the creation of Darth Vader, setting up his evil reign alongside Emperor Palpatine (portrayed by Ian McDiarmid) in the original trilogy of Star Wars films.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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Recommendations: Finding a Sustainable Balance A sustainable solution must reconcile technological innovation with creators' economic interests.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The future of trucking safety lies in finding this delicate balance between technological innovation and personal privacy rights.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The rankings for the catchers listed here are for standard 5×5 Roto leagues (mixed universe).—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The result is an approachable yet luxurious experience aimed at attracting Louis Vuitton fans, casual shoppers and locals alike, planting the seed of a future purchase after being immersed into the brand’s universe.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Specific routes including in this promotion can be found on Spirit’s website.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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The promotion is available for in-store and drive-thru orders but does not apply to delivery.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Facilitating mankind’s victory has been an invention that allows flesh-and-blood soldiers to control mechanized drone bodies with half their minds while the other halves enjoy, say, margaritas on a digital beach.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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The dumb gags in Caveman are nearly as ingenious as the invention of fire: Atouk and Lar figure out the secret to walking upright by cracking each other’s backs—who knew?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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In my perfect world, there would be a version of this mattress aimed toward a firmer feel.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Cena's heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber has generated a significant amount of buzz within the wrestling world.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many leaders in the AI industry and members of the Trump administration have framed America’s dominance in AI advancements as a matter of national security, comparing it to a high-stakes arms race.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Safely reaching Earth concluded a trip that, for Williams and Wilmore, has garnered broad interest because of the unexpected nature of their extended stay in orbit and the dramatic turn of events that prevented them from returning home aboard the Boeing Starliner vehicle.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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In an effort to influence public opinion, ByteDance has flooded the country with TikTok ad campaigns, which only heighten suspicions about the true nature of TikTok’s current operations.—
John Moolenaar,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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