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as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles
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Recent Examples of imagination
Musically, Ethan possess a deeply expressive voice that transcends technique, exploring a variety of styles with imagination and emotional depth.
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
But like the overall tour itself, imagination was an essential part of the experience.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
To create tension, a lot of the movie is just Indy tilting his head in curiosity while looking into the distance, immediately followed by a shot of empty space, which lets the imagination go wild.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Jason Isaacs isn’t leaving anything to the imagination.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
But like the overall tour itself, imagination was an essential part of the experience.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
To create tension, a lot of the movie is just Indy tilting his head in curiosity while looking into the distance, immediately followed by a shot of empty space, which lets the imagination go wild.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Jason Isaacs isn’t leaving anything to the imagination.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
Noun
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Appreciation: Recognize the complementary strengths of human creativity and AI efficiency.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This will likely affect your love life, children or fertility matters or creativity and hobbies.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 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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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Just how far would two undiscovered Canadian musicians go to book a show at the Rivoli, a Toronto club (and sometime music venue) best known for helping to launch comedy talents like Kids in the Hall back in the day?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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