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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
There was no external funding, so the creation of this film was essentially a group of friends clustered around the script, having intense artistic conversations, and nothing else existed outside that circle.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
While developing her own custom creations on the side, Li worked as a design intern with stints at brands like Thom Browne and Monse, eventually returning home to Shenzhen.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
That's in addition to his other announcements for the creation of three China-SCO centers for tech innovation, higher education and vocational training.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
While developing her own custom creations on the side, Li worked as a design intern with stints at brands like Thom Browne and Monse, eventually returning home to Shenzhen.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
On working with Korean artist Lee Ufan, product creation executive director Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani underlines the parallel role of the Finissimo as a canvas for artists and architects, and its chameleonic nature.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
That's in addition to his other announcements for the creation of three China-SCO centers for tech innovation, higher education and vocational training.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creation
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This multi-tasking innovation, which is boosted with five skincare ingredients, won over testers with its lightweight and luxurious feel.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The innovation started with Michael Saylor.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There is an exciting season to come on the field but for NFL teams and the investment community the bigger arena will be in their boardrooms with private equity money chasing one of the last sure bets in the media universe.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Jason’s a guy familiar with the DC universe.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The edge-of-roster promotions of pitchers like Ryan Borucki and Easton Lucas won’t suddenly save the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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There are also exhibits of actual cutting-edge inventions and a high-tech spa room with a silky-soft carpet.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking outside the box, invention, trailblazing, individuality and self-belief were not only showcased on screen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jackson and his family plan to send details of the catch to the International Game Fish Association with the hopes of attaining world records in both the junior record for Atlantic halibut category as well as line class for all fish.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The inherent coexistence of these smart systems in our world is opening up more pressing concerns.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Golden generations are, almost by nature, generally followed by a less impressive one.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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By learning from nature’s most flexible swimmer, the octopus, researchers hope to overcome these challenges and make underwater machines more capable, adaptable, and sustainable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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