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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
what sets apart geniuses like Thomas Edison and Ben Franklin from the average person is their keen intellect and restless imaginativeness
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as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things
it took exceptional imaginativeness and tireless dedication to invent the airplane
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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 -
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 global reach extends to events, talks, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews, fostering creativity and diversity in image-making.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The result is a space where art has been successfully imbedded into everyday life, a seamless integration where the public easily encounters creativity while artists profit from passing footfall.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
28 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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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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“Imaginativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginativeness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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