1
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inventive
Some day a public domain horror spinoff may come along that’s witty and inventive — good for more than just an excuse for drinking games.
—
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The brief window in between is the Pre-Code Talkies Era, a rich and inventive period in which the idea of just what a movie could and should be was in flux.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Parker Finn is making a name for himself as someone who can craft inventive and viscerally frightening set pieces, elevating these films beyond their (admittedly silly) conceits.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inventive 
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The brief window in between is the Pre-Code Talkies Era, a rich and inventive period in which the idea of just what a movie could and should be was in flux.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Parker Finn is making a name for himself as someone who can craft inventive and viscerally frightening set pieces, elevating these films beyond their (admittedly silly) conceits.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inventive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
Adjective
-
Renowned for its authentic products and innovative features, HKMLC stands at the forefront of smart technology, offering immersive and sustainable solutions tailored to meet the demands of both education and business sectors.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
-
In an era where college sports are rapidly evolving, McWilliams Parker’s leadership of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) represents more than just administrative excellence, but a masterclass in cultural stewardship and innovative leadership.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
French Toast Dreams Rise and shine with a creative breakfast idea for back-to-school days.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
-
As the music soars, sip along with these creative libations inspired by Wicked's iconic colors and themes.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Her perceptions transform the reality of migration into an imaginative experience of initiation.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
-
Chip advises organizations on innovative service—delivering experiences that are value-unique, not just value-added; imaginative, not just generous.Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Soderbergh—doing his own cinematography, as often, under the pseudonym Peter Andrews—crafts a clever style to develop the identification of the camera’s gaze with that of the haunting spirit.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
-
So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near inventive
Cite this Entry
“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share