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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
while his imaginary friend is a little annoying, you have to admire his creativity in thinking her up
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Recent Examples of creativity
Games on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Armed Forces Day will be moments when Victus aims to show off its creativity.
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Caleb Mezzy, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Every dish speaks to the thoughtful balance between heritage and creativity, making Aviv a destination for both culinary adventurers and devoted food lovers.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Too many fouls, not enough freedom for creativity and an antiquated two halves format have kept him from diving in.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
Appreciation: Recognize the complementary strengths of human creativity and AI efficiency.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Caleb Mezzy, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Every dish speaks to the thoughtful balance between heritage and creativity, making Aviv a destination for both culinary adventurers and devoted food lovers.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Too many fouls, not enough freedom for creativity and an antiquated two halves format have kept him from diving in.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
Appreciation: Recognize the complementary strengths of human creativity and AI efficiency.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for creativity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creativity
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, your imagination and feelings of sympathy are heightened, which makes this an excellent day for working in the arts or in counseling fields.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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As an artist and global figure, J. Balvin aims to deconstruct stereotypes about the country by emphasizing peace, empowerment, and progress and showcasing Colombian ingenuity and industriousness.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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Their collective optimism, ingenuity and persistence are lighting the way for the next generation of industry leaders.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creativity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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