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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers
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as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog
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Recent Examples of inventive
Yet Akerman’s vision is choreographic in a broader sense, too: her inventive curiosity renders plain walking and running as the essential form of dance.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Dad was an inventive, jack-of-all-trades, handy man.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Most notably, the renovation paved the way for this Chef ’s Table and its inventive tasting menu, which Strong considers a significant achievement.
—Diana Spechler, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Opening to critical acclaim at Fantastic Fest, The Toxic Avenger has been hailed as a riotous blend of social satire, inventive gore, and unexpected heart.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
Dad was an inventive, jack-of-all-trades, handy man.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Most notably, the renovation paved the way for this Chef ’s Table and its inventive tasting menu, which Strong considers a significant achievement.
—Diana Spechler, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
Opening to critical acclaim at Fantastic Fest, The Toxic Avenger has been hailed as a riotous blend of social satire, inventive gore, and unexpected heart.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
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To that end, MSC World America is poised to become the line’s most environmentally friendly vessel yet, fueled by next-generation technology and innovative design features to maximize the ship’s efficiency and minimize its footprint.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
7 Feb. 2025
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For Special Education students, this innovative approach offers a unique opportunity for skill development and social interaction, contributing to not only learning course content but also boosting self-esteem and confidence, laying the groundwork for positive, lifelong habits.—
Dr. Michael Thomas,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Chase Sapphire Reserve’s newest campaign featuring Ambush’s creative director, Yoon Ahn, is spotlighting the city of Seoul through her unique global lens.—
Kanika Talwar,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some teachers are finding innovative ways to use technology that enhances learning—from interactive quizzes and creative writing exercises to virtual global exploration and collaborative projects.—
MacKenzie Price,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Canyon Crest Academy’s award-winning Envision Theatre Arts program recently announced its spring season of shows: the historical and uproarious play The Book of Will, and the poignant and imaginative musical Alice by Heart.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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In his rejection of a rigid empiricism, moreover, Kingsley left room for intuitive and imaginative approaches to nature, and indeed to science, and refused to draw a hard line between human and nonhuman experience, instead viewing all creatures as belonging to a spectrum with no sharp boundaries.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who thinks this is funny or clever needs to listen more and talk less.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Over-the-Door Shoe Organizers Not just for shoe storage, over-the-door organizers are a clever and budget-friendly solution for storing lots of things, including smaller Squishmallows.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventive. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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