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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger
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a creative genius
an artistic genius
an imaginative genius
an innovative genius
a visionary genius
an inventive genius
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creative thinking
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Recent Examples of creative
The event will take full advantage of Sphere’s next-gen immersive capabilities, including its 16K resolution wraparound LED display and Sphere Immersive Sound system, allowing UNITY to blur the lines between fantasy and reality, bringing fans inside the shared creative visions of both brands.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
John Rivoli, the veteran character, poster and creative products artist who has worked on projects including Harry Potter, Wicked, Lord of the Rings, Batman, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Looney Tunes, has joined as Creative Director.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to managing the brand’s image, Carolina focuses on communication while Camilla researches materials and creative elements.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Also, being able to relinquish creative control was life-changing—though after a few months, the itch to perform her own music again seemed to return.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
John Rivoli, the veteran character, poster and creative products artist who has worked on projects including Harry Potter, Wicked, Lord of the Rings, Batman, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Looney Tunes, has joined as Creative Director.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition to managing the brand’s image, Carolina focuses on communication while Camilla researches materials and creative elements.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Also, being able to relinquish creative control was life-changing—though after a few months, the itch to perform her own music again seemed to return.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creative
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Sriram envisions artists who will draw from their unique cultural roots to create innovative contemporary music.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The innovative vendor management software offers collaboration tools and real-time insights.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Remedies are best found in local schools, crafted by imaginative educators, not in the state capital.—
Bruce Fuller,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Society 48, the resort's American brasserie, offers all-day dining featuring inventive global dishes that celebrate both land and sea.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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There’s also the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum, inventive restaurants, luxury hotels, and one-of-a-kind boutiques (design a custom pair of boots at the first Lucchese Custom Collection store).—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Later in the same game, Miami ran four verts with a clever outside receiver cross-field motion.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Creative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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