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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
The book is a good reminder that the history of imaginative literature is also the history of illustrated literature, and not just for children.
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Sam Thielman, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Canyon Crest Academy’s award-winning Envision Theatre Arts program recently announced its spring season of shows: the historical and uproarious play The Book of Will, and the poignant and imaginative musical Alice by Heart.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
In his rejection of a rigid empiricism, moreover, Kingsley left room for intuitive and imaginative approaches to nature, and indeed to science, and refused to draw a hard line between human and nonhuman experience, instead viewing all creatures as belonging to a spectrum with no sharp boundaries.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
Old ideas and methods designed for a different era have not given way to innovative, imaginative and effective strategies that enable America to exercise greater power and influence globally.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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Sam Thielman, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Canyon Crest Academy’s award-winning Envision Theatre Arts program recently announced its spring season of shows: the historical and uproarious play The Book of Will, and the poignant and imaginative musical Alice by Heart.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
In his rejection of a rigid empiricism, moreover, Kingsley left room for intuitive and imaginative approaches to nature, and indeed to science, and refused to draw a hard line between human and nonhuman experience, instead viewing all creatures as belonging to a spectrum with no sharp boundaries.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
Old ideas and methods designed for a different era have not given way to innovative, imaginative and effective strategies that enable America to exercise greater power and influence globally.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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Through this inventive mashup, Marco Antonio Solís not only bridged genres but also generations, confirming his enduring appeal in the ever-evolving music landscape.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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The cocktail list showcases inventive flavor profiles, including a spritz made with Lillet Blanc, Cava and soda.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Chinese travel trends China has been working on some innovative ways to get around – from the prototype for what could be the world’s fastest high-speed train to robot legs to make mountain-climbing easier.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Setting a production within a video game has been lauded by fans as an innovative way to merge mediums.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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While Diesel has rolled out collaborations with other apparel brands like Timberland and Lee, the partnership with Casetify introduces Diesel creative director Glenn Martens‘ vision to new product categories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the period comedy, which premieres in competition tonight at the festival, assumes the perspective of Lorenz Hart, the great American lyricist who was one half of Rodgers and Hart before a creative split.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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More News: William Byron Just Pulled Off a Daytona 500 Feat Only Four Others Have Speaking about the incident in an interview, Byron seemed amused by the clever digital jest.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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For over 24 years, the agency has built a reputation based upon more than clever design and digital technology - it is cemented in the fact that its creative marketing programs get results for clients both big and small, from small business startups to Fortune 500s.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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