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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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ingenious technology
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
With innovative design and small-space-friendly decor that maximizes even the teeniest of footprints, these micro lodges are a travel trend AD can’t help but get behind, from a mountain-view wonder in Washington to a stylish pad in Atlanta.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
There is former New York Mayor and U.N. Special Envoy Michael Bloomberg, who is steadfastly dedicated to supporting innovative solutions.
—Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Some innovative companies are encouraging a turnaround for employees to mix vacations with business, because the blended vacation trend is a retention perk, work stress reducer and production motivator.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
There is former New York Mayor and U.N. Special Envoy Michael Bloomberg, who is steadfastly dedicated to supporting innovative solutions.
—Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Some innovative companies are encouraging a turnaround for employees to mix vacations with business, because the blended vacation trend is a retention perk, work stress reducer and production motivator.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovative
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There’s also the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum, inventive restaurants, luxury hotels, and one-of-a-kind boutiques (design a custom pair of boots at the first Lucchese Custom Collection store).—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The eclectic sounds of Larkin Poe served as a perfect lead-in for Stephen Wilson Jr., the singer, songwriter, and inventive guitarist who has been steadily building an audience for the past two years with his 2023 album Son of Dad.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Remedies are best found in local schools, crafted by imaginative educators, not in the state capital.—
Bruce Fuller,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The five-part series marks a creative reunion between Bradby and Oscar-winner James Marsh, director of the Oscar-winning documentary Man on Wire.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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Target Enforcement Taxpayers and their advisors get really creative in coming up with various schemes to avoid taxes.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The digital device is exhausted, the runtime stretches a tad too long, and a club scene that begins as an admirable feat (making clever use of the Music Box Theatre) begins to drag, before giving way to a crucial turning point in the story.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Later in the same game, Miami ran four verts with a clever outside receiver cross-field motion.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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