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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
The alternative is a future too abhorrent for even the most dystopian imaginations at WIRED to contemplate.
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Katie Drummond, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
In the caption, the proud mom marveled at her son’s creativity and imagination.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Why Can’t My Kid Just Use an iPad/iPhone? Screen-free digital listening experience builds your child’s imagination, as well as entertains, without overstimulation or distractions.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Try to recognize and enjoy that moment as a fun exercise in imagination.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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Katie Drummond, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
In the caption, the proud mom marveled at her son’s creativity and imagination.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Why Can’t My Kid Just Use an iPad/iPhone? Screen-free digital listening experience builds your child’s imagination, as well as entertains, without overstimulation or distractions.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Try to recognize and enjoy that moment as a fun exercise in imagination.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for imagination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagination
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With this approach, Autodesk is well-positioned to drive not just efficiency but a new era of creativity and effectiveness in digital design.Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Could this lead to a renaissance of creativity, personal fulfillment and community engagement?Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some might call it a bastardization, others might call it genius: a perfect union of immigrant food and American ingenuity.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Visitors gravitate to a spot that defines homegrown American musical ingenuity.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
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Both parties, of course, ultimately stood by their call, and they were vindicated in the end, but according to executives and on-air talent at multiple TV networks that spoke with The Hollywood Reporter, the lessons of that call are still being felt.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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That was his greatest talent, knowing who to hire, who should be on this date, who should play this part.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Imagination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagination. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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