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as in innovations
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
his clever invention made people's lives easier
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as in fictions
something that is the product of the imagination
unsurprisingly, the story about being kidnapped by aliens was pure invention
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Recent Examples of inventions
Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each version is 10 times more powerful than its predecessor, unlike versions of other inventions with minimal upgrades.
—Kumar Parakala, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Protecting Horticulture Innovations For The Future While intellectual property laws create enormous protection for inventions in horticulture, the legal landscape can be complex.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
During the past 140 years, members and their colleagues—supported by IEEE conferences, publications, standards, recognitions, educational activities, and professional communities—have produced innumerable discoveries and inventions that have improved our world.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
Her distinctive point of view shines in culinary inventions like coconut crispy rice crepes and a banh mi-po’ boy mash-up.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
PolitiFact examined some of the pages that regularly spread content touting Musk and his fake inventions.
—Loreben Tuquero, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
The arm is one of the most ergonomic inventions on the market.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
There are a lot of crazy inventions out there.
—Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each version is 10 times more powerful than its predecessor, unlike versions of other inventions with minimal upgrades.
—Kumar Parakala, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Protecting Horticulture Innovations For The Future While intellectual property laws create enormous protection for inventions in horticulture, the legal landscape can be complex.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
During the past 140 years, members and their colleagues—supported by IEEE conferences, publications, standards, recognitions, educational activities, and professional communities—have produced innumerable discoveries and inventions that have improved our world.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
Her distinctive point of view shines in culinary inventions like coconut crispy rice crepes and a banh mi-po’ boy mash-up.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
PolitiFact examined some of the pages that regularly spread content touting Musk and his fake inventions.
—Loreben Tuquero, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
The arm is one of the most ergonomic inventions on the market.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
There are a lot of crazy inventions out there.
—Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventions
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Advanced Robotic Personal Assistants Advanced robotics powered by AI will be a key focus, with innovations in personal assistants and home automation.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the convention, attendees learn about projects in the works, where space is or will be available, industry trends and innovations, and lease deals are negotiated.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The project is heavy on woozy tales of the erotic ups and emotional downs of falling hard, and the deadpan, adrift flows of Scoob and friends, like professional skirt-chaser Shaudy Kash, are like bumping Baby Smoove and Veeze with brain fog.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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But do not look for tales of her in the old songs.Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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See You Tomorrow’s initial launch collection in new fabrications, as well as introducing a bridal collection and Formula 1 line.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Inventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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