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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
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as in imaginative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
innovative automotive technology
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incredible technology
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an innovative design
innovative thinking
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distinct approaches
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Recent Examples of innovative
When the economy is booming, fashion tends to embrace the future with sleek, innovative and forward-thinking styles.
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
They are cited as a formative influence on many rock bands of the 20th century, with their innovative use of the Marshall stack system and incorporating synthesisers into their production.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
The agricultural sector is constantly evolving, with farmers adopting innovative practices based on research and technology.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Hark's innovative approach integrates voice of the customer (VoC) feedback into the customer journey, moving beyond static surveys and impersonal chatbots.
—Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
They are cited as a formative influence on many rock bands of the 20th century, with their innovative use of the Marshall stack system and incorporating synthesisers into their production.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
The agricultural sector is constantly evolving, with farmers adopting innovative practices based on research and technology.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Hark's innovative approach integrates voice of the customer (VoC) feedback into the customer journey, moving beyond static surveys and impersonal chatbots.
—Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for innovative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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Over the course of his three decade-spanning career from the 1950s through 1980s, Krause has designed sets for over 180 productions, earning acclaim for his inventive and elegant visual style.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Menus now feature more inventive options designed to surprise.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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His novel Blindsight is a remarkably imaginative and thoughtful book, if also utterly terrifying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without pedigree or privilege, Taylor forged his own leadership style—one that blends creative vision, market instinct, and a deep understanding of culture.—
Ali Jackson-Jolley,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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